Metformin – a New Approach to Severe Morning Sickness
Hyperemesis gravidarum, or HG, is the medical name for severe morning sickness, and it can leave a pregnant woman unable to keep food or water down for weeks at a time. Metformin, a long-established diabetes medication, is now being studied as a way to prevent HG before pregnancy begins. Early findings have placed it among […]
Supplements and Medications: What to Watch Out For
If you have been treating a chronic condition with the same prescription for a while, your daily routine probably runs on autopilot – pill in the morning, maybe another at night, and a supplement (mineral, multivitamin, or omega-3) somewhere in there. The trouble is that supplements and medications do not always work well side by […]
Introducing Menopause Hormone Therapy
Menopause hormone therapy (MHT) is a new term for what used to be called hormone replacement therapy or HRT. If you’ve never heard about menopause hormone therapy, it’s worth remembering that the change of name from “hormone replacement therapy” is more of a paint job than any substantial change in the actual concept of treatment […]
Evenity Cover Has Been Denied? You Still Have Options
The old saying “the devil is in the detail” has never been more applicable than it is right now. Multiple patients are discovering that what they regarded as straightforward access to prescribed medication once a doctor had issued the script is being slowed down, and in some cases completely blocked – Evenity cover has been […]
Estrogen Patch Shortage? How to Get Yours
The stimulus for this article came from a cry for help from a person who had never before considered sourcing her medications from anything other than traditional “brick-and-mortar” local pharmacies, but was driven to desperation owing to her inability to obtain a product she had grown to depend on, due to persistent shortages of estrogen […]
The Hidden Effects of GLP-1 on Women
Until recently most of the talk about the new wave of medications based on GLP-1, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, centered on their positive results. They have demonstrated effectiveness in promoting weight loss in overweight and obese teenagers and adults in the general population. But there’s another side that’s getting the attention of women in […]
Endometriosis Awareness Month – Understanding Endometriosis and Menstrual Health
Endometriosis is a chronic condition that can impact a woman’s daily life in a profound way. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows in places outside the womb where it does not belong, and cannot leave the body. It affects the menstrual health of an estimated 190 million women of […]
Why Infections Can Have Lasting Effects
Infections can trigger more than short-term illness. Infections are often treated as temporary setbacks – unpleasant, sometimes serious, but ultimately self-limiting. Increasingly, that view is being challenged. A growing body of research shows that post-infection complications can increase significantly in the days and weeks following an infection, particularly in older adults. Respiratory infections such as […]
Can AI therapy really replace a human therapist?
The idea of AI therapy is no longer science fiction. It is already here, quietly shaping how people think about emotional support and mental health care. From late-night conversations with chatbots to structured therapy apps, more individuals are turning to digital tools for help. Some are doing this out of curiosity, others out of necessity, […]
New advances in Parkinson’s disease treatment
1st April marks the start of the annual Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This year, we will focus on some of the positive advances in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This progressive neurological condition affects movement and quality of life for millions of people worldwide. Current therapies, including dopamine receptor-targeting medications, remain effective for managing symptoms, […]
