How does Semaglutide Work for Weight Loss
Reviewed by Charles Wade, FNP-BC. For general education purposes, NOT medical advice. At first, the original purpose of semaglutide wasn’t to help people lose weight. It was initially designed as a treatment for type-2 diabetes, but in trials, physicians noticed a pretty obvious effect – weight loss. Eventually, researchers leaned into that side effect, tested […]
What Are the Causes of Hair Loss in Males
It’s the same for most men. The hairline is slightly further back than it used to be. The crown appears to be thinner in some lighting. There is more on the pillow than before. By the time it is noticed, it has most likely been going on for a while.The presumption is that it is […]
How to Stop Alopecia Areata from Spreading: Medical Care via Virtual Dermatology Services
Reviewed by Charles Wade, FNP-BC — Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for professional medical advice. You notice a patch bald spot on head. Smooth, coin-shaped, where hair used to be. Sometimes it’s one. Sometimes more show up over the next few weeks and you start wondering how far this […]
Does Wellbutrin Help with Anxiety? What You Need to Know Before Starting Online Treatment
Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medication that must be ordered by prescription, approved to treat depression and for smoking cessation.If you are thinking about taking it for anxiety, the first thing to note is that it isn’t approved for this (and thus rarely prescribed).Whether Wellbutrin helps with anxiety in your case depends on what’s actually causing […]
How Medical Weight Loss Can Lower Your Colorectal Cancer Risk
Medically reviewed by Charles Wade, FNP-BC. Disclaimer: For informational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. The rate of colorectal cancer in adults younger than age 50 has been silently rising for two decades now. Cases have increased so much, in fact, that health organizations have officially moved the recommended screening age for […]
Are Sinus Infections Contagious? When to Consult Virtual Primary Care for Quick Relief
Day nine of facial pressure, and the question stops being about the sinus infection itself. It starts being about whether it’s safe to go back to the office, hug your kids, or sit next to someone on a plane.It’s a reasonable worry! The short answer? It depends entirely on what’s actually causing the infection. Most […]
