Finding reliable information on healthcare treatments is increasingly difficult. How can you determine which information is reliable, and who can you trust? Often, the best way to get answers to your most important questions is to ask the medical professionals you already interact with on a regular basis — your doctor, your specialists, and your… Read more »
No child looks forward to being sick, much less taking medicine to feel better when they do. If it were up to children, the main treatment for most minor illnesses would be plenty of candies, unlimited video games, or maybe even the freedom to stay home from school just once. Unfortunately, this is a situation… Read more »
Treating pain: it is one of the hottest topics in medicine over the last 20 years. With the potential side effects some patients experience while taking narcotics, NSAIDs, and other pain-relieving drugs orally, researchers continue to study ways to relieve pain safely and reliably. New and inventive solutions are opening up the scope of pain… Read more »
Your thyroid: if you’re like the average person, you don’t give it a second thought. It sits in your throat quietly producing the TSH hormone needed to keep you alive. It’s only when something goes wrong with the thyroid’s production that most of us (including doctors) take notice of it, and often, issues creep up… Read more »
No one appreciates the news that they need surgery. After all, that news means there’s something wrong that needs to be fixed, and the idea of going under can be frightening. But new medical technologies and strategies are improving surgical outcomes, especially now that doctors know just how much impact self-care can have on surgical… Read more »
You’ve heard it before: brush your teeth and floss, at least two times a day, to keep your oral health in top-top shape. Most people learn this lesson from childhood, and by the time they reach adulthood, taking care of their mouths is as second-nature as staying hydrated throughout the day. However, simply brushing your teeth… Read more »
Your doctor may not be telling you everything you need to know about your medications. This isn’t necessarily malicious; today’s busy doctors have limited time with patients, and information often gets left behind. Sometimes, doctors realize that a prescribed drug works for your situation, but they aren’t familiar with the nitty gritty details. That’s not… Read more »
Responsible pet ownership comes with seeking vet care whenever you believe your companion is sick. Often, vets will prescribe the same medications to treat animal conditions as they prescribe for human conditions. Filling those prescriptions at a human pharmacy rather than at your vet’s office can help you to save money while accessing the same… Read more »
Aging can increase your risk for illness and injury, but it doesn’t have to take away your ability to stay healthy, happy, and well altogether. Focusing on your own wellness is the best way to extend your life and get as much enjoyment out of daily activities as you possibly can. If you’ve neglected good… Read more »
Most of us desire nothing more than living a happy, healthy life well into our Golden Years. We look forward to spending our days relaxing with loved ones, achieving our career goals, having children, and sometimes, just adventuring through life. Taking care of your health is the very best way to ensure that you remain… Read more »
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