Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), often called "winter depression," is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern. Typically, symptoms emerge during the fall and winter months when daylight hours decrease.
Nov 6, 2024Acyclovir cream works by inhibiting the replication of the herpes simplex virus, which causes cold sores. By preventing the virus from multiplying, the cream can reduce the duration and severity of an outbreak. Although acyclovir cream is not a cure for herpes simplex virus infections, it effectively manages the symptoms during flare-ups.
Vaccination is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and others from serious illnesses. While much attention is given to childhood vaccinations, it's equally important for adults to stay up-to-date with their vaccines.
Restasis is a prescription eye drop specifically formulated to treat a condition called keratoconjunctivitis sicca, more commonly known as dry eye syndrome. Restasis helps by increasing tear production, which may be reduced due to inflammation associated with dry eye syndrome.
Valacyclovir, commonly known by its brand name Valtrex, is an antiviral medication that helps manage infections caused by specific types of viruses. It is used to treat several viral infections, including cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles.
The main difference between EUTHYROX and generic levothyroxine is the packaging of the products. EUTHYROX comes in a blister packaging, designed to protect it from light, oxygen, and moisture.
Enulose, known by its generic name lactulose, is a special kind of sugar that our bodies cannot digest or absorb. It's primarily used as a medication for gut-related problems and comes in the form of an oral solution.
Hemorrhoids are an uncomfortable condition that effects almost half the population at some point by the age of 50. Hemorrhoids are characterized by bulging swollen blood vessels in and/or around your anus and can be very uncomfortable.
In September 2023, the FDA brought together experts to assess phenylephrine's effectiveness in oral form. What did they find? The committee unanimously agreed that, at recommended doses, phenylephrine is no more effective than a placebo for cold and allergy symptoms.
It can be challenging in the modern age to prioritize your health when work, family, and social life constantly demand your attention. Luckily, there are many small, simple adjustments you can make that can help improve your health and make healthy living a more central part of everyday life.
Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to several health problems. One of the primary consequences is megaloblastic anemia, characterized by red blood cells that become larger and less efficient at carrying oxygen. This can result in symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, and pale skin.
Allergies are immune system responses to an allergen, such as pollen, dust, and/or pet dander, whereas colds are caused by viral infections in your upper respiratory tract.
When you call a big box pharmacy here is what happens. You’re greeted by a robot, transferred to the wrong department, put on hold for what feels like hours, and finally, if you’re lucky, you speak to someone at the pharmacy who puts you on hold (again) before you are finally transferred to speak to a pharmacist. Sure, eventually you get your medication, but what else do you get? Stress. The last thing that you need when you’re trying to take steps to take care of your health.
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the crystallization of uric acid (UA) in your joints. Uric acid is a byproduct of purine metabolism. One of the base pairs of DNA is made up of purines, which are found in many foods.
In order to avoid accidental consumption by other individuals or even your pets, it's crucial to properly discard your unused and/or expired medication(s). Instructions on how to safely discard medicines, including pills, syringes, and/or inhalers, are provided by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) below.
Smoking cigarettes is well known as being harmful to your health. Still, many people knowingly continue to smoke due to both the addictive nature of smoking and the difficulty associated with quitting. Nicotine is physically addictive, and smoking habits are psychologically addictive. This makes it difficult to stop smoking because of the large mental and physical urge to smoke. Therefore, it is very important to set up an environment in which smoking cessation is most feasible.
For medications with special coatings, crushing the tablets can make the medication ineffective or even dangerous for you. It also leads to a loss of medication throughout the process of crushing and mixing that can lead to unsafe variations in dosage. If you find swallowing a medication difficult, speak with your healthcare provider (HCP) about possible options to make the medication administration as easy as possible.
Latisse is the brand of a generic prescription medication called bimatoprost topical ophthalmic (0.03%). Prostaglandins are a naturally occurring substance, and Latisse is a synthetic version of it and has the same main ingredient as Lumigan, a medication used to treat glaucoma.
Levothyroxine is available as either brand name (e.g. Synthroid) or generic versions. Neither the brand name nor generic levothyroxine is better than the other. It depends on individuals. Although the active ingredient—levothyroxine sodium—is the same, the inactive ingredients can affect how your body absorbs the medication. Once you’ve found the right one for you it’s best to stick with it for consistency.
Acid reflux, also referred to as gastroesophageal reflux (GER) affects roughly 20% of adults in the U.S. and can potentially lead to major problems if left untreated. It occurs when the sphincter muscle at the bottom of your esophagus doesn't work properly, and stomach acid can back up into your esophagus. This can result in heartburn and other symptoms. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition caused by frequent or reoccurring reflux (greater than 2 times per week).
Your brain is responsible for your ability to move, feel, think and behave. Therefore, a stroke can affect any of these aspects of one’s life. Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in America. For this stroke awareness month, we want to teach you what to look for when someone is having a stroke as well as what may increase your risk of a stroke.