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Did you know? Many common over-the-counter drugs taken for pain can push your high blood pressure even higher. Many people take OTC painkillers to treat their aches and pains. They assume that over the counter medications are safe. However, OTC painkillers can increase blood pressure which can detrimental to those with high blood pressure. Many…

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is necessary  for the human body for various critical functions, such as DNA synthesis, blood cell production, and neurologic function. Vitamin B12 is mainly found in animal products and fortified foods like cereals. Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in elders and can lead to health issues including megaloblastic, macrocytic anemia, Crohn’s disease,…

There is no permanent cure for cluster headaches, but it can be treated with some medications. The goal of treatment is to reduce the severity of pain, shorten the headache period and to prevent the attacks. The cluster headache pain occurs suddenly and may lessen with some time. It can difficult to analyze and treat…

Did you know? A cluster headache is a rare type of headache that affects about 1 to 2 people in every 1,000. It’s a type of severe headache in which the pain is usually limited to one side of the head, tending to recur over a period of several weeks. It is the most painful…

Dental providers will recommend that certain patients take antibiotics before a dental procedure. This is known as antibiotic prophylaxis. Why Do Healthcare Providers Recommend Antibiotics? Doctors’ recommend antibiotics to prevent infection. We all have bacteria in our mouth. Sometimes bacteria can enter our bloodstream, due to dental procedures. This can result in the bacteria traveling…

Aspirin is a salicylate, used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation. Aspirin is mainly used for reducing the morbidity and mortality in secondary prophylaxis, or in patients who have suffered from heart attack or stroke. Common Facts About Aspirin Here are some key points about aspirin: It was the first NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory…

A thermometer is a device used to measure body temperature or a temperature gradient.Here is some thermometers that you can use to measure temperature are: 1. Rectal (Digital Probe Thermometer) General Instructions (may vary depending on thermometer brand) Lubricate thermometer tip with petroleum jelly. Lay child face down across the lap and spread your baby’s…

A well prepared first aid kit can help treat injuries in emergency situations. You can purchase a pre-packed kit or make your own. Just make sure that it contains all items that might needed in an emergency situation, such as your family’s chronic medications, emergency phone numbers (including local emergency services, poison center, family doctor),…

You may be aware that high sodium intake can increase the risk of hypertension. But, did you know that approximately one-fourth of the world’s adult population have hypertension? About one in three Americans are suffering from hypertension! Sodium restriction is the first thing people with prehypertension and hypertension should practice. However, many of them are…

Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for acute upper respiratory infections, but in most of the cases antibiotics are not recommended. They must be taken as prescribed by your doctor as its overuse can lead to various side effects such as bacterial resistance, mild rashes, and diarrhea etc. According to a study in 2010, antibiotic adverse events…