Why Do Women Have More Adverse Drug Reactions?

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Adverse Drug Reactions Are Twice as Common in Women as in Men. Why? An ADR is a negative, sometimes life-threatening response to a prescription or over-the-counter medication that was taken at the recommended dose. We look at why women of all ages are more susceptible to these adverse reactions than men—and what can be done about it. Gifts Your Special Someone With RA Will Adore Our columnist Lene Andersen shares the goods and services that have made a world of difference in her life. (Hint: The more practical, the better.) Could Your Breathing Difficulties Be COPD? Learn when symptoms like shortness of breath and persistent cough might indicate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as opposed to another issue, such as allergies or aging. We have the answer! This disorder develops when the valve that allows blood to be pumped out of the heart’s main pumping chamber to the rest of the body isn’t working properly. There are two main types of the disease—aortic valve stenosis and aortic valve regurgitation—and it often requires surgery to replace the faulty valve. What’s for Dinner? A Plant-Forward Meal With Only One Dish to Clean A breeze to prepare, our one-pan Sheet Pan Miso Tempeh and Brussels Sprouts helps you work more vegetables and plant protein into your diet while balancing your blood sugar. Plus, Brussels sprouts are rich in sulforaphane, an antioxidant that helps ward off inflammation. Average percent of body weight lost in some clinical trials of tirzepatide, sold under the brand names Zepbound (for treating obesity) and Mounjaro (for type 2 diabetes.) Tirzepatide belongs to a novel class of drugs that target multiple hormone receptors to suppress appetite, among other metabolic effects. #Let’s Get Social Managing ulcerative colitis during the holidays can be tricky, what with travel, changes to your schedule, and celebrations where food and drink take center stage. HealthCentral is on Instagram with tips to help you enjoy the festive season without worrying about flare-ups. Check them out below, and follow our socials for the latest news, advice, and community support to help you live your best life with UC and more than 150 other chronic conditions. Facebook ‌ ‌ Pinterest ‌ ‌ Twitter Follow us! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to Health Central's Healthy Self newsletter. Share with a friend ‌ ‌ ‌ Unsubscribe ‌ ‌ ‌ View in Browser © 2024 HealthCentral Corporation | All Rights Reserved.