Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Learn how to tell the difference between a real MS relapse and a pseudorelapse, what triggers each, and why steroids often aren't the right treatment. Know when to act-and when to cool down instead.

Swallowing difficulties make it hard to take medicine, but crushing pills can be dangerous. Learn safe alternatives like liquid forms, dissolvable tablets, swallowing techniques, and how to work with your care team to stay on track.

Certain herbal supplements like St. John’s wort, grapefruit, and activated charcoal can reduce birth control effectiveness. Learn which ones are risky, which are safe, and what steps to take to protect yourself.

Learn how to tell impetigo and cellulitis apart, what antibiotics actually work for each, and why choosing the right one matters more than ever with rising antibiotic resistance.

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease that affects both skin and joints, often developing in people with psoriasis. Learn how it works, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments can stop joint damage before it's too late.

Explore how blood cancer forms, from stem‑cell mutations to environmental triggers, and learn the main types, risk factors, and treatment options in clear, science‑based language.

Learn how bladder training can reduce urinary tract muscle spasms, improve bladder control, and complement other therapies for overactive bladder.

Learn practical self‑care routines and self‑advocacy tips for managing rheumatoid arthritis, covering nutrition, exercise, pain relief, and how to work with healthcare professionals.

Learn how school-based health centers lower teen pregnancy rates through on‑site, confidential care, full contraceptive access, and integrated education, plus steps to launch a successful program.

Explore how hearing loss and ear ringing (tinnitus) are linked, common causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention tips.