Understanding Asthma Peak Week

Being a parent comes with an underlying sense of worry about your kids’ health and well-being, and doubly so if your little ones are asthmatic. This is why parents of asthmatic kids would be wise to mark their calendars for the third week of September, which is known as “Asthma Peak Week” in the US.  […]

Demystifying Vagifem: Addressing Common Concerns and Side Effects

Vagifem is a medication prescribed to women for treating menopausal changes in the vagina. It contains estradiol, an estrogen hormone, in a vaginal insert. This treatment is usually used around the time of menopause to alleviate moderate to severe symptoms like vaginal dryness, burning, and itching. However, many women prefer to avoid the use of […]

The Danger Zone: Understanding Why Drugs and Alcohol Don’t Mix

I was 17 when I witnessed my first dangerous mix of drugs and alcohol. I was watching a partygoer having a fit and foaming at the mouth after mixing GHB, a party drug and nervous system depressant, with alcohol. My second experience was at 18, carting a friend of mine home after her drink was […]

Conquer the Chaos: Top Tips for Safe and Organized Medicine Storage

I’ve been guilty of not having the best setup for safe medicine storage. Recently, while rummaging through my first aid kit for some paracetamol, I found a few packages of expired meds and random pills floating about in the kit’s corners. It was only as I got older that I realized how harmful improper storage […]

Travel Tips for People Taking Eliquis: Staying Safe on the Go

In 2016, I arrived in Vietnam after a long couple of flights and noticed a strange dull pain in one of my legs. Given that I had spent most of the flights asleep and entirely still, I took myself straight to the doctor, where I was diagnosed with a blood clot. I have learned a […]

Beat the Heat: Summer Storage Hacks for Your Keeping Meds Safe

During the summer, it’s important to consider how you will keep your medicines safe to ensure their effectiveness. A government study found that medication storage practices fell short in many households. The National Library of Medicine advises, “Storing your medicines properly can help to ensure they work as they should as well as prevent poisoning […]