If you’ve recently thought about trying a new diet to shed some pounds, the keto diet is probably the first thing that’s come to mind. The idea of maintaining ketosis has taken over the weight loss space ever since celebrities like Kourtney Kardashian and Halle Berry touted the keto diet in years past, pushing an… Read More »
Managing Carpal Tunnel Pain During COVID-19 : Even in the best of times, living with the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome is an arduous chore. However, dealing with CTS pain amidst a global pandemic can prove tremendously frustrating and stressful. While carpal tunnel pain can prove downright torturous, managing it isn’t quite as difficult as many… Read More »
A government official in the Philippines is to be removed from his post after being caught having sex with his secretary during a Zoom call. Captain Jesus Estil, of the Fatima Dos village council in the province of Cavite, appeared not to know his camera was on at the time of the incident, witnessed by… Read More »
For many women with bipolar disorder, lamotrigine (Lamictal) is an effective mood stabilizer. Given its favorable reproductive safety profile, lamotrigine is a reasonable option for women who require treatment with a mood stabilizer during pregnancy. When advising women regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, we typically recommend that women remain on the dose of… Read More »
Follow these tips on how to get your baby to latch during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is a beautiful act of motherhood, but it can also be difficult at first. Some newborns struggle to latch on to the breast, leading to frustration for both mom and baby. If this problem isn’t corrected, it may lead to weight… Read More »
According to the most recent Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) survey conducted in 2019, 6.6% of the respondents reported prescription opioid use during pregnancy. Use of prescription opioids was more common in certain groups. Prescription opioid use was the highest (10%) in women 19 years and under. Among women who smoked cigarettes during pregnancy,… Read More »