Living your life under the influence of heavy medications is often very different from what one would imagine it to be. Taking strong medicines (such as those for chronic pain or mental health conditions) can make you feel drowsy, lethargic, …
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You might rely on a certain medication to make it through your day-to-day life, more than half of Americans do. It’s a normal part of the modern life that we inhabit. However, it can take a lot of work to …
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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a particularly devastating mental health condition. For patients suffering from MDD, treatment resistance is a possibility. When medications (SSRIs and SNRIs) prove ineffectual and therapy is not having the desired effect, alternative treatment regimens may …
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Around 415 million people from around the world are suffering from diabetes. According to statistics, this figure might become around 642 million in the next 20 years. This is too much. In fact, every 1 in 11 adults is suffers …
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Tooth extraction is recommended for people with an infection in the form of tooth decay or swelling. Other causes for tooth extraction include crowding. Though the procedure is safe, it is important to inform the dentist of your full medical …
The price of healthcare has been a hot-button topic for several years and things have only been getting progressively worse. The average cost of health insurance for a family is $1,168 per month. For some people, that’s a large chunk …
With over 2.2 billion overweight people in the world, it’s no wonder that weight loss is a hot topic spanning time zones, gender, and age. But what exactly causes this widespread weight gain epidemic? Is it portion control, lack of …
Hours of waiting, uncertainty, and logistics. Visiting the emergency room is usually an unpleasant experience. Let’s be honest, you’re not there for a good reason! Whether you’re injured, sick, or in need of immediate medical attention, the emergency room can …
In a world where new technologies are invented and implemented every day, the medical industry is always working to develop modern, more effective methods to battle drug addiction. Drug addiction garners much attention, as this public health problem costs around …
Addiction is a habitual physiological or psychological dependency on a substance that is beyond voluntary control. According to a study, unusual intake of addictive substances such as alcohol, marijuana, Hashish and other similar substances can lead to addiction that can …
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