Category: Health - Page 2
Glaucoma: Understanding Elevated Eye Pressure and Optic Nerve Damage
Glaucoma silently damages the optic nerve, often without symptoms. Elevated eye pressure is a major risk, but not the only cause. Learn how it works, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments actually work.
December 4 2025
Peanut Allergy Prevention: When and How to Introduce Peanuts to Infants
Learn how early peanut introduction can prevent peanut allergy in infants, based on the latest medical guidelines. Discover the right age, safe methods, and what to avoid.
December 3 2025
FeNO Testing: How It Helps Manage Asthma by Measuring Airway Inflammation
FeNO testing measures airway inflammation in asthma by analyzing nitric oxide in exhaled breath. It helps doctors tailor treatment, predict flare-ups, and avoid unnecessary medications - especially when standard tests fall short.
December 2 2025
Lower GI Bleeding: Diverticula, Angiodysplasia, and How Doctors Diagnose It
Lower GI bleeding is often caused by diverticula or angiodysplasia, especially in older adults. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat these common but serious causes of rectal bleeding, and what to expect after diagnosis.
December 1 2025
Hypoparathyroidism: How to Manage Low Calcium and Vitamin D Effectively
Learn how to manage hypoparathyroidism with calcium and vitamin D supplements, avoid common pitfalls, and recognize when to seek advanced treatment. Practical advice for stable long-term control.
November 29 2025
Benzodiazepine Overdose: Emergency Treatment and Monitoring
Benzodiazepine overdose causes dangerous respiratory depression, especially when mixed with opioids or alcohol. Emergency treatment focuses on airway support, oxygen, and monitoring-not flumazenil. Most patients recover with time and careful observation.
November 28 2025
Malignant Hyperthermia and Anesthesia: What You Need to Know About This Life-Threatening Reaction
Malignant hyperthermia is a rare but deadly reaction to common anesthesia drugs. Learn the triggers, symptoms, and life-saving treatment with dantrolene-and why early recognition saves lives.
November 26 2025
Cancer Prevention: How Lifestyle Changes and Chemoprevention Reduce Your Risk
Cancer prevention is possible through everyday lifestyle choices like quitting smoking, staying active, eating vegetables, and limiting alcohol. Chemoprevention helps high-risk individuals but isn't for everyone. Small, consistent changes make the biggest difference.
November 25 2025
Norovirus Outbreaks: How to Control Gastroenteritis and Keep Patients Hydrated
Norovirus causes violent vomiting and diarrhea. Control outbreaks with soap-and-water handwashing, bleach cleaning, and proper hydration. Learn how to protect yourself and others.
November 20 2025
How to Use a Medication Log to Prevent Overdose Errors
Learn how to use a simple medication log to track what you take, when, and how you feel - and prevent accidental overdose from prescription drugs, alcohol, or dangerous combinations.
November 19 2025