Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2

Subclinical Hyperthyroidism: Heart Risks and When to Treat
Iain French 26 January 2026 8 Comments

Subclinical Hyperthyroidism: Heart Risks and When to Treat

Subclinical hyperthyroidism may not cause symptoms, but it raises heart risks-especially in older adults. Learn when low TSH levels require treatment and how to protect your heart and bones.

Opioids and Sleep Apnea: How Opioids Trigger Dangerous Breathing Problems During Sleep
Iain French 26 January 2026 8 Comments

Opioids and Sleep Apnea: How Opioids Trigger Dangerous Breathing Problems During Sleep

Opioids can cause dangerous breathing pauses during sleep, even in people without prior sleep apnea. This hidden risk leads to overdose deaths at night. Learn how opioids disrupt breathing, who’s most at risk, and what to do to stay safe.

How to Keep a Complete Medication List for Safe Care Coordination
Iain French 25 January 2026 10 Comments

How to Keep a Complete Medication List for Safe Care Coordination

A complete, up-to-date medication list prevents dangerous errors, improves communication between doctors, and keeps you safe during hospital visits or care transitions. Learn what to include and how to keep it accurate.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding Nerve Compression and Effective Treatment Options
Iain French 23 January 2026 8 Comments

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding Nerve Compression and Effective Treatment Options

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common nerve compression disorder causing numbness, pain, and weakness in the hand. Learn the signs, stages, and proven treatments-from splints to surgery-before permanent damage occurs.

How to Verify the Prescriber and Pharmacy Information on Your Medication Label
Iain French 22 January 2026 13 Comments

How to Verify the Prescriber and Pharmacy Information on Your Medication Label

Verifying prescriber and pharmacy details on your medication label prevents dangerous errors. Learn what to check, when to check it, and how to catch mistakes before they harm you.

Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions: What Happens When Drugs Combine
Iain French 20 January 2026 11 Comments

Pharmacodynamic Drug Interactions: What Happens When Drugs Combine

Pharmacodynamic drug interactions occur when drugs alter each other's effects at the target site, not by changing levels in the body. These can be deadly-like SSRIs with MAOIs-or lifesaving, like antibiotic combos. Know the risks.

Trimethoprim and Potassium Levels: How This Common Antibiotic Can Raise Your Risk of Hyperkalemia
Iain French 19 January 2026 0 Comments

Trimethoprim and Potassium Levels: How This Common Antibiotic Can Raise Your Risk of Hyperkalemia

Trimethoprim, found in Bactrim and Septra, can cause dangerous spikes in potassium levels-even in people with healthy kidneys. Learn who’s at risk, how it happens, and what to ask your doctor before taking it.

Blood Thinner Overdose and Internal Bleeding: What to Do Immediately
Iain French 18 January 2026 15 Comments

Blood Thinner Overdose and Internal Bleeding: What to Do Immediately

A blood thinner overdose can cause life-threatening internal bleeding with subtle symptoms. Know the warning signs, act fast, and follow emergency steps to survive. Prevention and quick response save lives.

How Media Coverage Undermines Confidence in Generic Drugs
Iain French 16 January 2026 13 Comments

How Media Coverage Undermines Confidence in Generic Drugs

Despite being equally safe and effective, generic drugs face widespread mistrust fueled by misleading media coverage. Learn how news stories shape public perception-and what you can do to make informed choices.

How Advertising Shapes Public Perception of Generic Drugs
Iain French 15 January 2026 12 Comments

How Advertising Shapes Public Perception of Generic Drugs

Pharmaceutical advertising in the U.S. heavily promotes branded drugs, shaping patient beliefs that generics are inferior - even though they’re chemically identical. This marketing distorts treatment choices and drives up costs.