Why is There a Concern with NSAID Use and Heart Failure?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are one of two types of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers available in the United States when you have aches, pains, and inflammation. NSAIDs are commonly used with 30 million users worldwide daily. The two most commonly used NSAIDs OTC are ibuprofen (Advil) and [...]
What Should I Know About The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine?
Question: I heard there are vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). What are they and who should get them? Answer: In 2023, the FDA approved two vaccines to protect adults from RSV. These vaccines help older adults and infants who could get very sick from RSV. Question: What should [...]
Opill- The Birth Control That is Available Over-the-Counter
What is The Opill? The Opill is the first oral birth control pill approved by the FDA for over-the-counter use. The Opill is for birth control only, it does not provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Barrier methods, such as condoms, must be used to prevent these diseases. The [...]
What a Bloody Mess! – Managing Minor Bleeds
Minor bleeds are a common occurrence in everyday life for all age groups. Bleeding occurs when a blood vessel has been broken. It can also be a common side effect for patients who are on medications that thin the blood, also known as anticoagulants. Minor bleeds usually resolve quickly [...]
How do I exercise safely if I have heart failure?
I have heart failure, are you SURE I can exercise? The heart is an important muscle in our body that is critical to continued health and overall function. Like any other muscle, the heart requires exercise to remain strong. If you have been diagnosed with heart failure, your heart does [...]
Normal Aging versus Dementia
Dementia is not a normal part of aging. About 1 in 9 older adults have Alzheimer's disease, the most common type of dementia. With normal aging, we can be more forgetful. Unlike dementia, it should not disrupt daily activities. It is important to be able to know the difference so [...]
Have a Plan in Place for Heart Failure Monitoring
Heart failure is a condition that affects 6.2 million adults in the United States. In heart failure, the heart is not pumping as well as it should. This makes it difficult to get enough oxygen and blood to the rest of your body. Ultimately your physician/physician's office should be [...]
Are Seasonal Allergies Getting Worse?
Spring is an exciting time when it brings liveliness to nature; however, it also releases countless pollen grains into the air. Pollen is critical to the survival of many plant species, but it is also a common trigger of seasonal allergies (also called hay fever or allergic rhinitis). In humans, [...]
Oral Health
Our oral health is important so we can get energy from our food, communicate with other people, and keep our body protected from infections. Even though we think of our oral health as separate from the rest of our body, it is all connected. Poor oral health is associated [...]
Am I At Risk of Traveler’s Diarrhea?
Travel Plans? Are you at risk of Traveler’s Diarrhea? With the summer of 2023 incoming, you may be planning to travel. Depending on your itinerary, you may be at greater risk of contracting traveler’s diarrhea. Over 80 million people worldwide contract traveler’s diarrhea each year. This infection is rarely life [...]
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