Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Fungal Skin Infections: Candida, Ringworm, and Antifungals Explained

Fungal Skin Infections: Candida, Ringworm, and Antifungals Explained

Fungal skin infections like Candida and ringworm are common but often misdiagnosed. Learn the differences, what treatments actually work, why they come back, and how to prevent them.

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CPAP Troubleshooting: Fix Dry Mouth, Mask Leaks, and Pressure Issues

CPAP Troubleshooting: Fix Dry Mouth, Mask Leaks, and Pressure Issues

Fix dry mouth, mask leaks, and pressure issues with CPAP therapy. Learn simple, proven steps to improve comfort and compliance so you actually use your device every night.

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Upper Airway Stimulation: An Implant Option for Sleep Apnea When CPAP Doesn’t Work

Upper Airway Stimulation: An Implant Option for Sleep Apnea When CPAP Doesn’t Work

Upper airway stimulation is an implantable therapy for sleep apnea that helps CPAP-intolerant patients breathe better at night without a mask. It stimulates the tongue nerve to keep the airway open, with high success rates and strong patient satisfaction.

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STIs Overview: Managing Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis Today

STIs Overview: Managing Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis Today

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are rising again. Learn how they spread, how to test for them, what treatments work today - and why DoxyPEP and new antibiotics could change everything.

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Narcolepsy with Cataplexy: How It's Diagnosed and Why Sodium Oxybate Is the Gold Standard Treatment

Narcolepsy with Cataplexy: How It's Diagnosed and Why Sodium Oxybate Is the Gold Standard Treatment

Narcolepsy with cataplexy is a rare neurological disorder causing sudden sleep attacks and muscle weakness triggered by emotion. Diagnosis requires specialized testing, and sodium oxybate remains the most effective treatment for both symptoms.

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How Medications Enter Breast Milk and What It Means for Your Baby

How Medications Enter Breast Milk and What It Means for Your Baby

Learn how medications enter breast milk, what amounts reach your baby, and which drugs are truly safe. Get clear, science-backed guidance to keep breastfeeding without unnecessary fear.

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Mononucleosis: What Causes EBV Fatigue and How to Recover Properly

Mononucleosis: What Causes EBV Fatigue and How to Recover Properly

Mononucleosis, caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, leads to severe fatigue and prolonged recovery. Learn what triggers it, how it's diagnosed, why rest matters, and how to safely return to normal life.

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Non-Opioid Alternatives: Multimodal Pain Management Strategies That Work

Non-Opioid Alternatives: Multimodal Pain Management Strategies That Work

Discover proven non-opioid pain management strategies backed by the CDC and FDA, including exercise, CBT, topical NSAIDs, and the new drug suzetrigine. Safer, effective alternatives for chronic and acute pain.

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Desogestrel and Bone Health: What the Evidence Really Shows

Desogestrel and Bone Health: What the Evidence Really Shows

Desogestrel, a common progestin-only contraceptive, does not cause bone loss like some other hormonal methods. Evidence shows it preserves bone density in most users, especially when paired with good nutrition and exercise.

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Creatine and Kidney Disease Medications: How to Monitor Renal Function Safely

Creatine and Kidney Disease Medications: How to Monitor Renal Function Safely

Creatine can raise creatinine levels and falsely suggest kidney damage. Learn how to monitor renal function accurately if you're on kidney disease meds, and avoid misdiagnosis with cystatin C testing and proper lab interpretation.

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