Meloxicam During Pregnancy: Safety, Risks, and What Expectant Mothers Should Know
Alona Smith Meloxicam during pregnancy is generally not recommended. It is an NSAID, and the FDA recommends avoiding NSAIDs at…
10 Weeks Gestation Pregnancy: Your Baby, Your Body, and the Stuff Nobody Warns You About
My sister called me at 6 a.m. once, around her tenth week, to say she’d just thrown up…
Food That Contains Iron for Pregnancy
eat red meat, chicken, eggs, lentils, chickpeas, spinach, tofu, or fortified cereal most days, and have something with…
Diclofenac : Is It Safe to Take?
usually not, and never on your own. Diclofenac (lots of people just say “diclo”) is an NSAID painkiller,…
Foot Infection With Blisters: Fungus, Bacteria or Just Bad Shoes?
A foot infection with blisters is usually athlete’s foot (a fungus) or a bacterial infection that moved into…
How a Person with Bipolar Disorder Thinks: Fact vs. Fiction
My neighbor used to say her brother “just has moods.” Then one spring he stayed up four nights…
Nose Reduce: How to Calm a Swollen, Stuffy Nose
You catch yourself in the bathroom mirror at 7 a.m. and your nose looks a little wider than…
Ohio Champion Trees: Meet the State’s Record Breaking Giants
Some trees make you stop walking. You look up, tilt your head back, and for a second the…
Benadryl and Alcohol: Why You Shouldn’t Mix Them
No, it isn’t safe. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and alcohol both slow down your brain and body. Together they can…
TMJ Ear Pain: Why Your Ear Hurts When the Problem Is Your Jaw
If your ear hurts but the doctor finds no infection, your jaw joint could be the cause. That’s…