Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2

/how-to-recognize-overdose-from-sedatives-and-sleep-medications

17 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 13

How to Recognize Overdose from Sedatives and Sleep Medications

Learn how to spot the life-threatening signs of sedative and sleep medication overdose, including unresponsiveness, slow breathing, and blue lips. Know what to do before it’s too late.

/tia-vs.-stroke-warning-signs-and-urgent-evaluation

16 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 9

TIA vs. Stroke: Warning Signs and Urgent Evaluation

TIA and stroke share identical symptoms, but a TIA is a medical emergency that predicts a future stroke. Learn the warning signs, why timing matters, and how to prevent a life-altering event.

/nutrition-during-chemotherapy-how-to-manage-nausea-and-maintain-weight

15 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 11

Nutrition During Chemotherapy: How to Manage Nausea and Maintain Weight

Learn how to manage nausea and prevent weight loss during chemotherapy with practical, science-backed nutrition tips. Eat more protein, avoid triggers, and keep your strength up to stay on track with treatment.

/fertility-and-immunosuppressants-what-you-need-to-know-before-trying-to-conceive

14 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 11

Fertility and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know Before Trying to Conceive

Many immunosuppressants affect fertility and pregnancy outcomes. Learn which drugs are safe, which to avoid, and how to plan for conception with autoimmune disease or transplant conditions.

/pancreatitis-understanding-acute-vs.-chronic-and-the-role-of-nutrition-in-recovery

11 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 15

Pancreatitis: Understanding Acute vs. Chronic and the Role of Nutrition in Recovery

Learn the key differences between acute and chronic pancreatitis, how nutrition impacts recovery, and what steps you can take to manage symptoms, prevent complications, and improve quality of life.

/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-how-trauma-processing-and-medication-work-together

10 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 15

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: How Trauma Processing and Medication Work Together

PTSD treatment combines trauma-focused therapy and medication like SSRIs or prazosin. Learn how they work, their real-world effectiveness, side effects, and why combining both often leads to the best outcomes.

/g6pd-deficiency-and-medications-how-to-prevent-hemolysis

7 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 12

G6PD Deficiency and Medications: How to Prevent Hemolysis

G6PD deficiency can cause life-threatening hemolysis when certain medications are taken. Learn which drugs to avoid, safe alternatives, how testing works, and how to prevent emergencies before they happen.

/how-to-create-a-medication-plan-before-conception-for-safety

6 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 11

How to Create a Medication Plan Before Conception for Safety

A preconception medication plan helps you switch to safer drugs before pregnancy, reducing the risk of birth defects. Learn which medications to avoid, why folic acid is critical, and how to work with your healthcare team.

/asthma-and-copd-inhalers-how-to-use-them-right-for-better-breathing

3 January 2026

Thomas Barrett 14

Asthma and COPD Inhalers: How to Use Them Right for Better Breathing

Learn how to use asthma and COPD inhalers correctly to get the full benefit of your medication. Avoid common mistakes that waste 70-90% of your dose and improve your breathing today.

/managing-electrolyte-imbalances-potassium-phosphate-and-magnesium-in-clinical-practice

23 December 2025

Thomas Barrett 12

Managing Electrolyte Imbalances: Potassium, Phosphate, and Magnesium in Clinical Practice

Learn how to safely manage potassium, phosphate, and magnesium imbalances-especially in kidney patients. Understand the critical links between these electrolytes, emergency treatments, and how to prevent life-threatening complications.