Chronic Disease Management

Eye Strain Headache

Jan 14, 2026

Eye strain headaches most often come from prolonged near focusing and reduced blinking during long periods of screen or close-up work. That constant focus tires the ciliary muscle and can irritate the eye’s surface. People usually describe a dull, spread-out ache behind or around the eyes, sometimes with blurred vision, dryness, or soreness...

Can Vaginal Atrophy Be Reversed?

Jan 4, 2026

Many of the tissue changes of vaginal atrophy after menopause can be improved with appropriate care. When estrogen falls, the vaginal lining becomes thinner and drier, but local low‑dose vaginal estrogen (creams, tablets, rings) can restore epithelial thickness, blood flow and natural lubrication while keeping systemic exposure low. Nonhormonal...

Staying Healthy Together This Flu Season

Stay Healthy This Flu Season

Dec 31, 2025

When flu season arrives, a few simple, practical steps can lower your risk and slow spread. Prioritizing an annual flu shot, keeping a steady sleep routine, practicing good hand hygiene, and staying home when you’re sick are the foundation of prevention. Regular home cleaning and prompt attention to new or worsening symptoms also help prevent...

What is the best medication for fibromyalgia?

Dec 28, 2025

There isn’t a single “best” medication for fibromyalgia; treatment is individualized. Three drugs are FDA‑approved: duloxetine and milnacipran (SNRIs) — which can ease pain, fatigue and low mood — and pregabalin, which reduces nerve pain and often helps sleep. Other medicines, such as gabapentin, TCAs, or muscle...

How Coughing Spreads Upper Respiratory Infections

Is an upper respiratory infection contagious?

Dec 3, 2025

Yes — upper respiratory infections are contagious. They most often spread by respiratory droplets produced when someone coughs, sneezes, or talks closely, and by touching contaminated surfaces then touching the face. Viral shedding and symptoms usually peak in the first 3–10 days, and the risk of spreading the illness is higher when a...

Airway Support and Monitoring in Severe Epiglottitis

Epiglottitis Treatment

Nov 30, 2025

Epiglottitis is managed as a medical emergency because rapid supraglottic swelling can block the airway. Immediate care prioritizes a gentle airway check, oxygen, and preparing for advanced airway control by experienced clinicians. Empiric intravenous antibiotics—usually a third‑generation cephalosporin with antistaphylococcal...

Screening for Hereditary Narrow-Angle Glaucoma

Is Narrow-Angle Glaucoma Hereditary?

Nov 26, 2025

Narrow-angle glaucoma commonly appears in families because inherited eye anatomy — shallow anterior chambers, particular iris shapes, and lens position — makes the drainage angle more likely to close. It’s not the same as open-angle glaucoma: narrow-angle disease involves a mechanical closure that can trigger sudden spikes in eye...

Are Bartholin Cysts Dangerous?

Nov 20, 2025

A Bartholin cyst is most often a harmless, mucus-filled lump beside the vaginal opening caused by a blocked gland. Many are small, painless, and need nothing more than watchful waiting or warm baths. However, a cyst can grow, become tender, or develop redness and fever if bacteria enter the trapped fluid — turning it into an abscess that...

Cystitis Treatment Options: Oral and Intravesical Medications

Interstitial Cystitis Medication

Nov 10, 2025

When dealing with interstitial cystitis (IC), the right medications can make a world of difference in managing the discomfort. You'll find a range of options, both taken by mouth and delivered directly into the bladder, each designed to tackle specific symptoms. Because everyone's body reacts differently, treatment plans often need to be...