Category: Health Conditions - Page 2

Cold Sores vs. Pimples: How to Tell Them Apart and Treat Them Right

Cold Sores vs. Pimples: How to Tell Them Apart and Treat Them Right
28 November 2025 Shaun Franks

Learn how to tell cold sores and pimples apart based on symptoms, location, and causes. Get the right treatment for each and avoid spreading infection or making breakouts worse.

Ulnar Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Therapy for Nerve Entrapment

Ulnar Neuropathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Therapy for Nerve Entrapment
27 November 2025 Shaun Franks

Ulnar neuropathy causes numbness and weakness in the hand due to nerve compression at the elbow or wrist. Learn the symptoms, non-surgical treatments, when surgery is needed, and how to prevent permanent damage.

Colonoscopy Prep Tips: How to Get a Clear Exam and Avoid Missed Polyps

Colonoscopy Prep Tips: How to Get a Clear Exam and Avoid Missed Polyps
26 November 2025 Shaun Franks

Learn how to prepare for a colonoscopy with clear, step-by-step tips to ensure a clean colon, avoid missed polyps, and prevent procedure cancellation. Follow diet, hydration, and timing guidelines for the best results.

Dementia Types: Vascular, Frontotemporal, and Lewy Body Explained

Dementia Types: Vascular, Frontotemporal, and Lewy Body Explained
24 November 2025 Shaun Franks

Vascular, frontotemporal, and Lewy body dementia are three distinct brain disorders with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how they differ and why correct diagnosis matters for safety and care.

Fertility and Chronic Illness: How to Build a Family When You’re Managing a Long-Term Condition

Fertility and Chronic Illness: How to Build a Family When You’re Managing a Long-Term Condition
18 November 2025 Shaun Franks

Managing a chronic illness while trying to conceive requires careful planning. Learn how to navigate fertility treatments, medication safety, and pregnancy risks with expert-backed strategies for a healthier path to parenthood.

How HVAC Systems Spread Legionnaires' Disease and How to Prevent It

How HVAC Systems Spread Legionnaires' Disease and How to Prevent It
18 November 2025 Shaun Franks

Legionnaires' disease spreads through contaminated water in HVAC systems like cooling towers and humidifiers. Learn how poor maintenance puts people at risk-and what you can do to prevent it.

Common Cold vs Flu: Symptoms, Risks, and When Antivirals Actually Help

Common Cold vs Flu: Symptoms, Risks, and When Antivirals Actually Help
14 November 2025 Shaun Franks

Learn how to tell the difference between a common cold and the flu, recognize warning signs, and know when antivirals can save you from serious complications. Don't waste time on remedies that don't work.

PSA Screening Controversies: Why Shared Decision-Making Matters for Prostate Cancer

PSA Screening Controversies: Why Shared Decision-Making Matters for Prostate Cancer
7 November 2025 Shaun Franks

PSA screening for prostate cancer saves some lives but harms many more through overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Shared decision-making between patient and doctor is now the only ethical way to navigate this controversy.

How to Treat Post‑Surgical Eye Inflammation at Home

How to Treat Post‑Surgical Eye Inflammation at Home
19 October 2025 Shaun Franks

A practical, step‑by‑step guide to controlling eye inflammation after surgery at home, covering drops, cold therapy, monitoring signs, and when to seek help.

Effective Alternative Treatments for Graves' Disease - What Works, What Doesn’t

Effective Alternative Treatments for Graves' Disease - What Works, What Doesn’t
18 October 2025 Shaun Franks

Explore evidence‑based alternative treatments for Graves' disease, including supplements, diet, mind‑body practices, and safety tips to manage symptoms alongside conventional care.

Stress and Alopecia: How Anxiety Triggers Hair Loss

Stress and Alopecia: How Anxiety Triggers Hair Loss
17 October 2025 Shaun Franks

Explore how stress triggers alopecia, the hormonal and immune pathways involved, and practical steps to stop hair loss. Learn to recognize stress‑related types and when to seek medical help.

Blood Clot Risk in Thyroid Disorders: What You Need to Know

Blood Clot Risk in Thyroid Disorders: What You Need to Know
25 September 2025 Shaun Franks

Explore how thyroid disorders influence blood clot formation, who’s most vulnerable, and practical steps to lower the risk of DVT and pulmonary embolism.