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About 5% of people age 1 and older in the U.S. are at risk of a vitamin D deficiency, and another 18% are at risk of inadequate levels of vitamin D, according to national survey data from the National Institutes of Health (NIH): Office of Dietary Supplements. Some experts believe the number of people with […] The post What to take with vitamin D appeared first on The Checkup .
Many people with high blood pressure, diabetes, or kidney disease take medications like lisinopril to manage their condition. It helps lower their risk of heart disease and kidney damage, so taking it once a day is important. But what happens if you miss a dose? Though you should always try to take lisinopril as prescribed, […] The post What happens if you miss a dose of lisinopril? appeared first…
For people interested in glucagon-like peptide-1 medications (GLP-1) treatment but hesitant about injections, daily pills may offer a more convenient option. Foundayo and oral Wegovy are oral GLP-1 receptor agonists approved for weight management, but they differ in how they are taken and in the frequency of certain side effects. Comparing Foundayo vs. the Wegovy […] The post Foundayo vs. oral…
Metformin is a first-line oral medication for the management of Type 2 diabetes, along with exercise and changes to diet. For decades, it’s been the first medication most people with Type 2 diabetes are prescribed: effective, well-studied, and inexpensive. Metformin belongs to the class of drugs known as biguanides, and is sold under brand names […] The post How long does metformin take to lower…
Aricept is a brand-name prescription medication used to treat dementia of the Alzheimer’s type. Its generic version, donepezil, is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that helps preserve acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory and thinking. Doctors may also prescribe donepezil for dementia symptoms related to other conditions, such as Lewy body dementia or Parkinson’s disease dementia,…
Chances are that you know someone who has had colon cancer. It is one of the most common cancer types. Colon cancer is sometimes called colorectal cancer, an umbrella term for cancers that start at the end of the digestive tract (either the colon or the rectum). Colon cancer can happen to anyone, but the […] The post Colon cancer statistics appeared first on The Checkup .
Meclizine is an over-the-counter antihistamine chewable tablet that’s sold under the brand names Antivert, Bonine, and Dramamine. It’s an antihistamine used to treat and prevent motion sickness symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. Meclizine works by blocking histamine H1 receptors in the brain. It’s also approved at higher doses to treat inner ear vestibular […] The post Can you…
Prostate cancer is common, especially as men get older, but a diagnosis can look very different from one person to the next. Many cases are found before the cancer has spread, when survival rates are high. Advanced prostate cancer, however, can be much more serious. These prostate cancer statistics show how common the disease is, […] The post Prostate cancer statistics appeared first on The…
A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when bacteria spread along any part of the urinary tract, which includes the bladder, urethra, ureters, and kidneys. Though this can happen any time of year, studies show UTIs are more common in the summertime. Women, in particular, are at increased risk during the summer. A study published in […] The post Why do I always get a UTI in the summer? appeared…
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, sexually transmitted infections, and some tick-borne illnesses. Although doxycycline may be prescribed for some bacterial ear infections, it is usually not the first-choice antibiotic. The best treatment depends on the type of ear…
