Lumakras: Side Effects and How to Manage Them
Lumakras (sotorasib) is a prescription oral tablet used to treat non-small cell lung cancer in certain adults. Lumakras can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include diarrhea and liver damage. What are the more common side…
Sebaceous Carcinoma: Symptoms, Photos, Staging, Treatment
Sebaceous carcinoma is a rare but aggressive skin cancer that often affects the eyelids but can develop in any sebaceous gland in your body. More than 95% of nonmelanoma skin cancers are either basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas. While…
MiraLAX and Interactions: Other Drugs, Supplements, and More
MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is an over-the-counter drug used to treat constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX can interact with some supplements and other medications, including laxatives such as bisacodyl (Dulcolax, others). Does MiraLAX interact with other drugs? An…
Multiple Myeloma Surgery: Purpose, Procedures, Risks
Surgery isn’t a typical treatment for multiple myeloma. But in some cases, surgery may be necessary to address complications from the disease. Multiple myeloma is a rare type of cancer that causes abnormal cells to develop in your bone marrow.…
Tips to Prevent and Avoid Diaper Rash
If you have a baby or toddler, chances are you’ve dealt with diaper rash. It’s usually not serious, but can be uncomfortable. Luckily, you can help prevent it with a few steps. Diaper rash, also called diaper dermatitis, looks like…
Why Do Hangovers Get Worse with Age? Plus, Tips for Relief
As you age, your body’s ability to process alcohol changes. For example, a slower metabolism, lower water content in your body, and decreased liver function can cause worse hangovers. If you think your hangovers are more severe now that you’re…
Castor Oil and Cataracts: Can It Help?
Castor oil has some benefits for eye conditions like dry eye and blepharitis. However, there’s no evidence castor oil can help treat or prevent cataracts. Cataracts occur when proteins in the eye build up and cause the lens to become…
Your Guide to Thyroidectomy Recovery
A full or partial Thyroidectomy Recovery is typically light and lasts for a few weeks. Your surgical team will advise you on pain medications, foods to eat during recovery, and more. A thyroidectomy is a procedure to remove the thyroid…
Common Procedures and Surgeries for Heart Failure
Common Procedures and Surgeries for Heart Failure Different medical procedures, like coronary artery bypass or percutaneous coronary intervention, can treat the underlying causes of heart failure. Some people may get an implantable device to aid the heart, while others may…
Xolair for Hives: What Are Chronic Hives, How Xolair Works, and More
Xolair (omalizumab) is a prescription drug used to treat chronic (ongoing) hives without a known cause. Xolair is a biologic drug and does not come in a biosimilar version. It’s used when symptoms haven’t eased after certain antihistamine treatments. Xolair…
Mounjaro: Half-life, Stopping the Drug, and More
Mounjaro can help manage blood sugar levels in certain adults. After it is injected, the drug may stay in your system for around 30 days. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription medication that helps manage blood sugar levels in adults with…
Panlobular Emphysema: Causes, Symptoms, and More
Panlobular emphysema (PLE), or “panacinar emphysema,” is a type of emphysema that affects the entire acinus in the lung. The acinus are the parts of the lungs that are involved in air exchange. This article gives an overview of emphysema…