What Are the Main Features in Prevention and Treatment of Hyperlipidemia?
Hyperlipidemia, also known as high cholesterol, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack or stroke. This article explains how to prevent and manage high cholesterol through lifestyle choices and medical treatment. Prevention focuses on eating less saturated fat and trans fat, getting regular exercise, and maintaining a healthy weight. Treatment may include […]
How Can I Prevent Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis?
What you need to know about preventing seasonal allergic conjunctivitis: Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis is an allergy-based eye condition triggered by things like pollen, dust mites, or pet dander. It causes symptoms such as red eye, itchiness, swollen eyelids, and watering. It is different from bacterial conjunctivitis or viral conjunctivitis, which are caused by infections. Common […]
What Is The Best Treatment For Uterine Fibroids?
Uterine fibroids are very common. These non-cancerous growths can cause heavy bleeding, pressure in the belly, or pain during sex, but not always. Some women don’t even realize they have them. So, what’s the best way to treat them? That depends on your symptoms, your age, and whether you plan to have children in the […]
Wegovy is Being Tested to Treat Severe Fatty Liver Disease
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NASH), affects nearly one-third of the US population (over 100 million people). Obesity is thought to be the most common cause. In some cases, MASLD can develop into a more serious condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Both conditions develop when the liver […]
Common Questions About Prostate Cancer
Welcome to our Questions & Answers page about prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer diagnosed in men in the US today. It is the second leading cause of death among adult men, after heart disease. In this blog, we will highlight some of the key facts and features of prostate […]
JAK Inhibitors 101
Introduction to JAK Inhibitors If you’ve been asking about treatment options for chronic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or ulcerative colitis, you may have come across the term JAK inhibitors. These medications represent a newer class of therapies that target specific enzymes involved in the body’s immune response. To understand how they work, it’s helpful […]
Diagnosed with ADHD? Now What?
First off, take a deep breath. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably just gotten news that your child has been diagnosed with ADHD. Maybe you’re feeling relieved, finally, an explanation. Or maybe you’re confused, overwhelmed, or even questioning the diagnosis. That’s totally normal. You’re not alone, and you’re not the first parent to wonder: “Is […]
Treating Asthma Smarter
Asthma is a common condition that cannot be cured, but advances in treatment over the past few decades have thankfully made it much easier to manage. For me, being able to use a rescue inhaler like Ventolin to manage my exercise-induced asthma has been life-changing. It’s allowed me to stay active, enjoy physical activities, and […]
Can GLP-1s Help Prevent Glaucoma?
A new study by ophthalmologists suggests that drugs based on GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), like Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda, Rybelsus, and Ozempic, which were originally designed to control blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, may also protect against a number of eye conditions. Research into the use of GLP-1 drugs for glaucoma found […]
When Blood Sugar Points to Prediabetes
Prediabetes is diagnosed when a person’s blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. According to a 2021 study by the American Diabetes Association, 97.6 million American adults had a warning of prediabetes from a blood test. Often, it doesn’t cause noticeable symptoms, making it difficult to […]
