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02/17/2024

(RxWiki News) Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. But you can say no to heart disease by learning about the condition and taking steps to improve your heart health.

Heart disease generally refers to conditions that involve blocked or narrowed blood vessels, which can lead to many issues, such as chest pain, heart attack and stroke.

There are risk factors that are out of your control, but there are also many that you can control to lower your risk of heart disease. Risk factors that you cannot control include older age, gender, family history, and race or ethnicity.

However, you do have control over the following factors:

Maintain a normal blood pressure. A major risk factor for heart disease is high blood pressure, so it's important for you to get your blood pressure checked. If you have already been diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is recommended to have your blood pressure checked more often. Diet, exercise and, if needed, medications can help control your blood pressure.
Keep your cholesterol levels in check. High cholesterol levels can cause your arteries to clog and increase your risk of heart disease. Medications and lifestyle changes can lower your cholesterol levels.
Maintain a healthy weight. Another risk factor for heart disease is being overweight or obese. This is because being overweight or having obesity is also linked to other risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and diabetes.
Eat a healthy diet. Try incorporating more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains into your diet and limiting your intake of saturated fats, added sugars and salt.
Exercise. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, make your heart stronger and improve your blood circulation. Try to exercise for at least 30 minutes a day to get your heart pumping.
Get enough sleep. Getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night is important for lowering your risk of obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure, which all can raise your risk for heart disease.
Limit alcohol. Too much alcohol can increase your blood pressure. Because it is high in calories, alcohol can also contribute to weight gain. Women should not exceed one drink per day, while men should not exceed two drinks per day.
Stop smoking. Smoking not only raises your blood pressure but also increases your risk for a stroke or heart attack. If you are looking to stop smoking, speak with your local pharmacist. He or she can be a great resource.
Stress management. Stress can increase your risk for heart disease. One reason is because stress can raise your blood pressure. That's why it's important to learn how to deal with stress properly. Instead of dealing with stress by drinking heavily or overeating, opt for meditation, exercise or listening to music.
Diabetes management. It is important to have your blood sugar checked because high blood sugar can eventually damage your heart.
Talk to your health care provider about which risk factors apply to you and what steps you should take toward a healthier heart.

03/04/2022

Should you get your COVID-19 booster now or wait? There's plenty of confusion surrounding this topic.

And that's for a good reason. There are several situations in which you might find yourself wondering whether the general recommendations about COVID-19 boosters apply specifically to you.

The most important thing to note is that your health care provider can always weigh in on your unique situation to give you actual tailored health advice. Reach out to your health care provider if you have questions.

In the meantime, we can begin with the general recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC recommends that you get your booster shot at least five months after completing a two-dose vaccine series or two months after completing the one-shot vaccine.

But what if you were one of the countless people who were recently infected in the Omicron wave that hit the United States and most parts of the world? Should you still get your booster, or are you already protected by natural immunity from having been sick?

According to experts recently interviewed for Medscape Pharmacists, the answer can be a little unclear. But the important thing to know is that natural infection does not produce the same level of immunity in all cases. Some people get very little immunity from an infection, while others may get a lot of protection.

Some theories suggest that this might have something to do with the severity of the infection or the particular variant of COVID-19 you're infected with, but further research would need to confirm those theories.

In the end, it's best to either follow the CDC guidelines or reach out to your doctor for advice, regardless of whether you have been infected recently.

If your immune system is weakened in some way — such as due to an ongoing illness — it's essential to speak with your doctor about your vaccination and boosting schedule. You may be better protected with a different timeline or number of shots, but only your doctor can answer that question.

03/04/2022

(RxWiki News) A healthy diet could add more than a decade to your life, according to a new study.

Health professionals and researchers have long known that healthy diet choices, such as eating fruits and vegetables and avoiding added sugars, could have beneficial impacts on health. Now, this study has quantified those impacts.

To be specific, this research found that a woman who began eating a healthy diet at age 20 could add a decade to her life span. And a man who did the same could add up to 13 years to his life.

The study authors noted that dietary risk factors were thought to cause roughly 11 million deaths around the world each year.

The researchers behind this study dug into the data from a global study that tracked dozens of health risk factors, hundreds of health problems and people in hundreds of countries.

They found that participants who ate more fruits and vegetables — legumes like beans and nuts, in particular — were more likely to live longer. Also, those who ate less processed meat like bacon and sausage, as well as less red meat in general, were likely to live longer.

Using their findings, the study authors created a free online calculator that you can use to estimate the impact of various dietary changes on your life span. You can try it here.

While it is generally a good idea to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet, it's important to always discuss any major diet changes with your health care provider before you make them. For some people, certain changes in diet can be unhealthy or even dangerous.

This study was published in the journal PLOS Medicine.

The authors of this study disclosed no outside funding sources or potential conflicts of interest.

10/27/2021

Hypnosis is known for making people very, very sleepy, but can it also be used to help people become healthy?

Hypnosis, otherwise known as hypnotherapy, is a trance-like state. When used to help with health and wellness issues, it's called medical hypnosis.

The American Medical Association first approved hypnosis as a way to manage health conditions in 1958. Today, a trained therapist or health care professional will typically conduct medical hypnosis in two parts:

The health care professional gets the person's attention by asking them to focus on something. This may be a particular object or breathing.
Then, the health care professional can offer a suggestion. If the person is undergoing treatment for pain, the suggestion may be something like, "You feel greater comfort." Alternatively, the health care provider could suggest that the person undergoing hypnosis focus on being able to handle the pain more easily.
Hypnosis can indeed help you relax and focus your mind. As a result, your brain becomes more open to suggestion. That's why hypnosis is sometimes used for people who are struggling to quit smoking.

“Hypnosis takes advantage of the fact that people are able to be open to absorbing new ideas,” said Dr. Mark P. Jensen, a pain expert and hypnosis researcher at the University of Washington, in an article published by the National Institutes of Health. “You get someone’s attention and then you offer them a new way of looking at a problem that will make the problem easier for them to manage.”

Hypnosis may help with more than pain and quitting smoking. Some studies have suggested that hypnosis may also help with health issues like irritable bowel syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety. In particular, hypnosis may help manage anxiety before a surgical procedure.

Other health conditions for which hypnosis has been studied include the following:

Hot flashes tied to menopause
Behavior changes like insomnia, bed-wetting and overeating
Cancer treatment side effects
Although side effects from hypnosis are rare, they can occur. Possible hypnosis side effects include the following:

Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Anxiety or distress
Creation of false memories
Hypnosis is not mind control by another person. Furthermore, those who actually want to be hypnotized tend to see more success. And if you are not able to fully enter a state of hypnosis, you may not find hypnosis to be effective for you.

Additional studies are needed to fully understand the possible medical benefits of hypnosis and how it can work.

10/27/2021

Concussions are more than just a blow to the head. They can have serious short- and long-term effects.

Many people, such as kids who play contact sports, may want to just laugh it off after they've sustained a concussion. But that's typically not advisable.

Below, we'll take a look at the risks tied to concussions and what to do if you've had a head injury.

What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). These injuries typically occur when someone has an impact to the head that is strong enough to cause the brain to whip back and forth inside the skull. While concussions are considered to be mild TBIs, they can still do serious damage.

What Are the Possible Short-Term Effects of Concussions?
Movies and television shows depict people getting hit in the head and losing their memory. While this is often exaggerated, memory loss is one of the common short-term effects of concussions.

Here are some other short-term effects of concussions:

Sensitivity to sound and light
Headache
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Tiredness
Loss of consciousness
Nausea and vomiting
Listlessness or being dazed
If you or a loved one is showing any of these symptoms or concussion effects, seek immediate medical care.

What Are the Long-Term Effects?
According to University of Utah Health, long-term effects of concussions are somewhat rare. In fact, only around 20 percent of people who have concussions continue to show effects after six weeks.

Still, for people who are at risk of suffering multiple concussions or those who had a very serious concussion, long-term effects may be likely. That's why it's critical to see a doctor no matter how serious you think your head injury is or isn't.

Some research has linked repeated blows to the head — such as those sometimes seen in contact sports like tackle football — to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a brain condition linked to the early development of dementia and other cognitive effects.

Other effects of concussions don't take years to develop like CTE, but they also don't always show immediately after the blow to the head occurs. Here are a few examples:

Taste and smell disorders
Trouble concentrating
Depression and similar mental health problems
Memory problems
Sleep disturbances
Personality changes like increased irritability
Even if you aren't sure that you received a concussion but are showing some of these signs, it's important to contact your health care provider.

10/27/2021

One in four adults older than 65 falls every year. Follow these tips to prevent falls and serious injuries.

Fall death rates in the US are on the rise. If fall rates continue to rise, we can expect seven fall-related deaths every hour by 2030.

Each year, 3 million older people are treated in US emergency departments for injuries related to a fall. These injuries include wrist, arm, ankle and hip fractures, as well as head injuries.

Fall-related injuries can change people's lives for the worse. The good news is that falls can be prevented with a few proactive steps. Although seniors are the most affected population, falls can happen to anyone.

After reviewing your medications with a health care provider, follow the checklist below to remove fall hazards from your home:

Bathrooms. A whopping 80 percent of falls for seniors occur in the bathroom. Use a non-slip rubber mat or self-stick strips on the floor of the tub and shower. Install support, such as grab bars by the tub and toilet.
Stairs. Keep stairs clear of clutter, and fix uneven steps as soon as you discover them. Always make sure stairs are properly lit, and use handrails going up and down the stairs.
Floors. Remove floor rugs if possible. If you have floor rugs, use double-sided tape or a non-slip backing so the rugs won’t slip. To prevent tripping over wires or cords, coil or tape cords and wires next to the wall.
Bedrooms. Place a lamp near your bed and make sure you have a well-lit path from your bed to the bathroom.
Lighting. Take steps to improve the lighting in your home, such as installing brighter light bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs may be a great option.
Other steps you can take include the following:

See your doctor and optometrist. Have your eyes, feet and ankles, balance and vitamin D levels checked regularly. You can also talk to your doctor at these visits about your fall risk, including medications that may increase your risk of falling. See a list here.
Wear shoes inside and outside the house. Opt for shoes with non-slip soles.
Exercise. It is important to strengthen your legs and balance with exercise. Low-impact exercises are perfect for those who are older and have limited movement ranges. Tai chi is a popular activity for all ages to help strengthen balance and coordinate movement.
Consider a medical alert system. This is particularly important if you are at risk and live alone.
Ask for help. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it. If something is in a hard-to-reach area, ask for help. Falls can mean more than a broken hip, arm or leg. Hip fractures often lead to early mortality due to circulatory diseases that follow the injury.
Act today to prevent falls and injuries. Ask your health care provider how you can reduce your risk of falling.

10/27/2021

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're debunking four common mammogram myths.

Mammograms are low-dose X-ray pictures of the breast. Because mammography can detect breast cancer tumors before they can be felt, screening is very important for early detection. And early breast cancer detection has been linked to higher chances of survival. Speak with your doctor about how often you should be screened for breast cancer. For more information on performing a breast self-exam and detecting breast changes, check out Detecting Breast Cancer Early.

According to an estimate from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over 60 percent of breast cancer cases are diagnosed before they spread. And about 90 percent of women whose breast cancer was detected and treated are cancer-free at five years.

Because mammography is important for early cancer detection, it's important to not be fooled by the following four myths.

1) Myth: Mammograms Are Not Helpful in Detecting Breast Cancer
Truth: Regular mammograms are the best screening available to help doctors detect breast cancer early. In some cases, mammograms can help detect breast cancer up to three years before it can be felt.

2) Myth: Mammograms Cause Cancer
Truth: Mammograms use very small doses of radiation. Having a mammogram done is like getting an X-ray.

Due to continuous improvements in technology, the radiation doses used during mammography have continued to decrease. Plus, mammograms continue to improve in terms of accuracy. The benefits of detecting and treating breast cancer outweigh the small risk of harm from radiation exposure.

3) Myth: Mammograms Are Not Accurate
Truth: Mammograms may not be 100 percent perfect, but they are the best screening tool available for early detection. In fact, when breast cancer is present, mammograms are around 80 percent effective at detecting it.

False negatives are a possibility and may occur around 20 percent of the time. False negatives are when a mammogram fails to detect breast cancer.

On the flip side, false positives are also possible. This means the results from a mammogram indicate there is cancer, but in reality, there is no cancer.

Although both false negatives and false positives are possible, regular screenings and follow-up with additional testing can help negate these possibilities.

4) Myth: Thermograms and Ni**le Aspirators Are a Substitute for Mammograms
Truth: The FDA has no evidence to support the use and reliability of thermograms or ni**le aspirators in detecting breast cancer.

Thermograms produce a picture that highlights the patterns of blood flow and heat near the body's surface. Some have claimed that thermograms can replace mammograms and that they actually can find breast cancer earlier than mammograms.

Ni**le aspirators collect fluid from the ni**le using a breast pump. The fluid is then analyzed for abnormal and potentially cancerous cells. Some have also claimed that this test is an effective screening tool for detecting breast cancer.

08/04/2021

Tetanus is dangerous. It’s also preventable.

Tetanus is an infection caused by a bacterium called Clostridium tetani. This infection is unique in that it cannot be spread from person to person. This type of infection occurs when the bacterium enters the body from a break in the skin — typically cuts or puncture wounds caused by objects that are contaminated with the bacteria.

This type of bacteria is found in contaminated dirt, f***s and saliva.

Tetanus is sometimes called “lockjaw” because a telltale sign of the disease is when the jaw tightens and cannot release. As a result, it is impossible to open the mouth or swallow.

This is considered a medical emergency, meaning treatment in a hospital is required.

Other symptoms include muscle spasms, painful muscle stiffness and headaches. This illness can become evident between three and 21 days after a person has been infected. In some cases, it may take up to several months to become evident. This will depend on the kind of wound.

Tetanus can result in complications like broken bones, blockage of arteries by blood clots, pneumonia and difficulty breathing.

Treatment includes supportive treatment. This means the goal is to keep the patient stable while the body fights off the bacteria.

In some cases, a machine to help the patient breathe may be needed.

Being up to date with the tetanus vaccine is the best possible prevention. The good news is that the tetanus vaccine is given with other vaccines in one shot. You can get protection against diphtheria and whooping cough (otherwise known as pertussis) at the same time:

A vaccine that protects against diphtheria and tetanus is called DT or Td.
A vaccine that protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough is DTaP or Tdap.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that babies and kids younger than 7 years old get the DTaP or DT vaccine. For older children and adults, the CDC recommends Tdap or Td.

Protection from tetanus does not last a lifetime. Experts recommend getting vaccines on a schedule to make sure your body has the highest possible level of protection against this serious condition:

For babies, three doses of DTaP are recommended at certain ages.
For adolescents, the recommendation is one dose of Tdap between the ages of 11 and 12 to boost their immunity.
For adults, one dose of Td is recommended every 10 years.
For women who are pregnant, Tdap is recommended during the third trimester of every pregnancy.
If you have never received this vaccine before, please let your doctor or pharmacist know. They will determine the best plan for you. If you are not sure whether you have received this vaccine in the past, your doctor or pharmacist can help determine the best option for you.

The tetanus shot is safe. Arm soreness is the most common side effect.

If you have a deep or dirty wound and you haven't had a tetanus booster shot in five years or do not remember if you did, seek medical attention.

08/04/2021

Cleaning contact lenses incorrectly could have negative consequences for your health and vision.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers to be cautious when caring for their contact lenses. This is particularly important when using contact solution that contains hydrogen peroxide.

Contact solutions that contain hydrogen peroxide are free of preservatives, making them a good option for people with allergies or sensitivities to preservatives in other contact solutions. However, hydrogen peroxide solutions are not risk-free.

How to Properly Use Hydrogen Peroxide-Containing Contact Solution
Always read all warning labels and instructions. Typically, contact solutions containing hydrogen peroxide have a red warning label and a red bottle tip. These features remind users that these products require special handling.
Never apply hydrogen peroxide directly to your eyes or onto your contact lenses. Solutions containing hydrogen peroxide can cause stinging, burning and damage to your eyes. In fact, these contact solutions can damage the cornea, which is the clear surface that covers the eye.
Always follow the disinfecting process correctly. If you use a solution that has hydrogen peroxide, you absolutely must follow the disinfecting process with a “neutralizer.” The neutralizer will always be sold with the hydrogen peroxide as part of a kit. The neutralizer turns the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen and, in turn, makes it safe to put the contact lenses into your eyes.
This neutralization process can be done in one or two steps, depending on the product. Regardless of the differences between products, always follow the instructions as directed to avoid eye injury.
What Possible Adverse Events Are Tied to Hydrogen Peroxide-Containing Contact Solutions?
The FDA has received reports of adverse events associated with the use hydrogen peroxide-containing contact solutions. These include eye burning and stinging.

To avoid adverse events, always use these products as directed. If you have questions or concerns, contact your eye-care provider. Report any adverse events or problems with these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Program.

What Other Steps Can I Take to Avoid Eye Infections and Eye Injury?

Before choosing a cleaning and disinfecting method for contact lenses, ask your eye-care provider.
Do not change your contact care routine without first speaking to your eye-care provider.
Always read all instructions on the contact solution box and bottle — and follow them carefully.
If you have any questions about caring for your contacts, contact your eye-care provider.
Do NOT share contact solution that contains hydrogen peroxide. Others may confuse your solution with multipurpose solution and not follow the specific instructions required for hydrogen peroxide-containing contact solution. This could lead to eye damage.
Use the contact lens case that comes with the new bottle of contact solution. An old contact lens case may not neutralize the peroxide. This could cause burning, stinging and irritation of the eyes when you insert your contact lenses.
Leave contacts in the contact solution for at least six hours to ensure the neutralizing process is completed.
NEVER rinse contact lenses with hydrogen peroxide-containing solutions.
NEVER apply hydrogen peroxide-containing solutions directly to your eyes.

08/04/2021

If it looks too good to be true, it probably is. This saying holds true for illegal online pharmacies.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) warn consumers to be cautious when surfing the Internet — especially when purchasing medications.

Your local pharmacist's website is not the same as the unknown and unverified websites the FDA and NABP are warning consumers about. That means there's no concern with engaging with your local pharmacist on his or her pharmacy website.

Last year, the FDA issued warnings to many websites that have been illegally marketing opioid medications. These illegal online pharmacies may be selling other medications in addition to opioids. Regardless of all of this effort to stop these websites from operating, the sites will continue to exist because they start operating under new names.

These websites are illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded versions of medications, including opioids. That means these purchases could be dangerous for consumers. Although these medications are being marketed as real, they may be contaminated, fake or expired, making them unsafe.

The NABP routinely warns consumers about medications purchased from unknown and unverified websites. That's because consumers who buy medications from these sites can end up with counterfeit drugs or medications that are filled with drywall and rat poison. In addition, these unverified websites may steal your personal and financial information or give you computer viruses.

The NABP (.pharmacy) recommends avoiding websites that:

Dispense prescription medications without a prescription
Dispense foreign or unapproved medications
Refer or link patients to sites that facilitate the dispensing of prescription medications that are in violation of state or federal law or NABP standards
Your local pharmacy's website is not the same as these unverified websites. If you have a relationship with your pharmacist, you can assume his or her website is a safe way to refill and order your prescriptions.

Examples of unverified pharmacy websites include the following:

1anabolic-steroids.com
1bluepill.com
1buysoma.com
1canada-pharmacy.net

07/30/2021

Unfortunately, medication errors occur relatively often — and they can harm you and your family. The good news is there are ways to avoid medication errors.

By following these eight safety tips, you can help prevent medication errors at home and keep yourself and your family safe.

1) Ask Questions and Disclose as Much Information as You Can
Ask your doctor or pharmacist questions about your medications and what they treat. Knowing what medications you take and why can help you identify possible problems. These potential issues include duplicate therapy (taking two of the same medication or two of the same type of medication), drug allergies, changes in dose and discontinuation of medications.

If you are allergic to a certain medication or have had a past issue with one, it is critical that you relay that information to all of your doctors and pharmacists. This will help keep you from receiving that medication or a similar one in the future.

2) Use One Pharmacy and One Doctor
Having multiple doctors and pharmacies can be problematic. When you have multiple doctors, one doctor may not be aware of what the other is prescribing. This can result in you getting medications of the same type and medications that interact with each other.

Furthermore, if you use more than one pharmacy, neither pharmacist will have enough information to identify these issues. Filling all of your prescriptions at one pharmacy can prevent you from receiving duplicate therapy and medications that may interact with each other.

If you must have multiple doctors, keep an up-to-date medication list that you can give to each of them.

3) Keep Your Medications Separate
Keeping medications separate can keep you from confusing them and taking them incorrectly.

Some medications require certain storage conditions. For example, nitroglycerin tablets used to treat chest pain must be kept in an amber (dark-colored) glass bottle to keep their potency.

4) Follow Doctor or Pharmacist Instructions and Stay on Schedule
Do not take more medication than instructed by your doctor and pharmacist. Taking more than recommended can result in more side effects and may harm you. Following instructions also includes not missing doses.

Always get your refills on time to avoid missing doses. Missing a dose of your medication can be considered a medication error through omission.

Missing doses can delay your recovery or make it more difficult to manage your health condition. When you miss doses of certain medications and for certain health conditions, you can become more ill and may have to be treated in the hospital.

5) Use the Right Tools
If you need to use a measuring device to take your medication, always use the appropriate one, such as the one provided with your medication.

Kitchen spoons do not count. Using the appropriate measuring device ensures you are receiving the correct amount of medication.

6) Don't Chew or Crush Medications
Unless your doctor or pharmacist says so, that is. Patients who have trouble swallowing pills often try to cut, chew, open, or crush the tablet or capsule. This may become an issue with long-acting medications like those that are available in XR, XL, SR and ER formulations.

When the long-acting formulations are cut, crushed or chewed, they may release the medication too quickly and not last the way they are designed to. Also, they may actually harm you if they are not administered as instructed.

Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the best way to administer your medication. If you have trouble swallowing pills, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. Health professionals can recommend a suitable formulation.

7) Get Rid of Old Medications
Properly dispose of all medications you are no longer taking or those that have expired. Expired medications are no longer as effective because they lose potency after their expiration date. Furthermore, some medications can be harmful when taken after the expiration date.

8) Keep a List
Keep an updated list of all medications you take, including over-the-counter medications and herbal and nutritional supplements. You can provide this list to your doctor and pharmacist.

It's also very important to tell your pharmacist and doctor about all of the medications you take, including vitamins, supplements, over-the-counter drugs and prescriptions. Even over-the-counter medications can interact with other drugs or your prescription medications.

In addition, some products may not be safe to take if you have certain health conditions. That's why it's critical that you disclose all of the medications and products you take to all of your health care providers.

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