Angiotensin-based Medications for High Blood Pressure
Angiotensin-based medicines sit at the center of modern high blood pressure treatment. The angiotensin-based medications most people hear about in consultations with their doctors are ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Both lower blood pressure by targeting the renin-angiotensin system, which helps the body tighten blood vessels and hold fluid. The big picture is simple: angiotensin makes vessels tighten; […]
Epilepsy and Seizure Control: What You Should Know
Seizures happen when the brain’s normal electrical activity surges in a sudden, uncontrolled way. For people with epilepsy, this can lead to recurrent seizures ranging from brief “absences” to intense tonic-clonic seizures. Managing seizures is about more than just taking medication. It’s about understanding seizure triggers, support systems, and treatment strategies that prevent seizures before they start. Most treatment plans begin with anti‑seizure […]
What You Can Do About Age-Related Hair Loss
Thinning hair is one of the most visible and frustrating signs of aging. Over time, hormonal shifts in both men and women cause changes in how hair grows, sheds, and regrows. Men tend to experience male androgenetic alopecia, the familiar receding hairline, and crown thinning. Women often see female pattern hair loss (FPHL), where the part line widens and […]
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 […]
Common Medication Errors Affecting Patient Safety
Health Risk Management Week, running from June 16th to 20th, highlights the importance of effective risk management in healthcare organizations to minimize medication errors. One area of healthcare that can greatly benefit from proper risk management is medication administration. Medication errors can happen to anyone. Many people are familiar with a well-known case involving a […]
Drug Prices Up Retail Pharmacies Down
Three major problems are putting America’s prescription drug supply in danger. First, pharmaceutical benefits management companies (PBMs) are controlling drug supply chains behind the scenes to make more money for themselves. Second, more pharmacies are shutting down, leaving many communities, particularly impoverished and rural ones, with no easy way to get medicines. Third, and just as serious, both […]
The Patient Experience, It’s About People
As someone who has spent countless hours and long wait times in hospitals and clinics due to a chronic health condition, I’ve come to truly appreciate the importance of a good patient experience. From the friendly receptionist who greets you with a smile to the nurse who takes the time to explain every step of […]
Good Old Sore Throat Remedies
My doctor tells me I have the biggest tonsils she has ever seen. When I was young, I thought that was very cool, but I didn’t realize it came with an increase in the frequency of sore throats compared to those with “normal” sized tonsils. While these may be inconvenient, it has given me a […]
Breakthrough Study Links GLP-1 to Reduced Alcohol Dependence
Researchers have been exploring whether glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1) agonists, such as semaglutide and liraglutide, could help treat alcohol use disorder (AUD). A long-term study with over 8 years of follow-up found that people using these drugs had a significantly lower risk of hospitalization for AUD compared to those on officially approved AUD treatments. This […]
Why Oral Health Matters for Overall Well-Being
As a nutritionist, I’ve seen firsthand how proper chewing is the first step to good digestion, and it is well-known that good digestion is one of the foundations of good health. When food is broken down properly, the body absorbs nutrients more efficiently, fueling everything from energy levels to immune function. But what many people […]
