Medications are designed to work best when stored at the right temperature, but heat can affect their potency and even increase health risks. How exactly can heat compromise the effectiveness of certain medications? What heat-related illnesses or side effects can occur during periods of high temperatures? We spoke with Shellyza Sajwani, pharmacist and co-founder of Climaceutics Health Solutions, about how extreme heat can damage medications and increase the risk of side effects such as dehydration, kidney issues, or reduced sweating ability. She shares how to store medications safely, protect yourself during hot weather, and why your pharmacist and prescriber are key partners in medication management.

Medications are designed to work best when <a href="https://www.webmd.com/drugs/ss/slideshow-keep-your-medicines-straight" data-testid="linkable-text">stored</a> at the right temperature, but heat can affect their potency and even increase health risks. How exactly can heat compromise the effectiveness of certain medications? What <a href="https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/understanding-heat-related-illness-basics" data-testid="linkable-text">heat-related illnesses</a> or side effects can occur during periods of high temperatures? We spoke with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellyzamoledinasajwani/?originalSubdomain=ca" data-testid="linkable-text">Shellyza Sajwani</a>, pharmacist and co-founder of Climaceutics Health Solutions, about how extreme heat can damage medications and increase the risk of side effects such as dehydration, kidney issues, or reduced sweating ability. She shares how to store medications safely, protect yourself during hot weather, and why your pharmacist and prescriber are key partners in medication management.

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Heat and Health Risks: What You Need to Know About Your Medications

Miscarriage is common, yet many people feel unprepared when it happens. What are the different types of miscarriage, and what does follow-up care look like? We spoke with Lora Shahine, MD, double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and OB-GYN, about what to expect after a miscarriage, available care options, and the emotional aftermath, including the connection to postpartum depression. Dr. Shahine also explains the most common cause of miscarriage – genetic issues in the embryo – and why it is not caused by something a person did. Miscarriage is not your fault, and support matters.

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/baby/pregnancy-miscarriage" data-testid="linkable-text">Miscarriage</a> is common, yet many people feel unprepared when it happens. What are the different types of miscarriage, and what does follow-up care look like? We spoke with <a href="https://drlorashahine.com/about-new" data-testid="linkable-text">Lora Shahine, MD</a>, double board-certified in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and OB-GYN, about what to expect after a miscarriage, available care options, and the emotional aftermath, including the connection to postpartum depression. Dr. Shahine also explains the most common <a href="https://www.webmd.com/baby/4-common-causes-miscarriage" data-testid="linkable-text">cause of miscarriage</a> &ndash; genetic issues in the embryo &ndash; and why it is not caused by something a person did. Miscarriage is not your fault, and support matters.

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Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss and can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other areas of the body, causing patchy, partial, or complete hair loss. What are the different types of alopecia, and how are they diagnosed? We spoke with Carolyn Goh, MD, a dermatologist specializing in hair loss and scalp disorders, about common forms of alopecia, signs of pattern hair loss, what to expect after a diagnosis, available treatment options, and how to find support – because you’re not alone, and help is available.

Additional resources: 
Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF)
National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)

<a href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/alopecia-areata">Alopecia</a> is the medical term for hair loss and can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and other areas of the body, causing patchy, partial, or complete <a href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/understanding-hair-loss-basics">hair loss</a>. What are the different types of alopecia, and how are they diagnosed? We spoke with <a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/carolyn-goh">Carolyn Goh, MD</a>, a dermatologist specializing in hair loss and scalp disorders, about common forms of alopecia, signs of pattern hair loss, what to expect after a diagnosis, available treatment options, and how to find <a href="https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/confidence-alopecia-areata">support</a> &ndash; because you&rsquo;re not alone, and help is available.
Additional resources: <a href="https://scarringalopecia.org/">Scarring Alopecia Foundation (SAF)</a> <a href="https://www.naaf.org/">National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)</a>

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Have you ever felt pressure to keep the peace and ended up saying “yes” when a big part of you wanted to say “no”? In this episode, we unpack people pleasing – and, at its extreme, fawning – an often misunderstood coping response rooted in survival. We’re joined by Lia Love Avellino, LCSW, director of head and heart at The Well, to explore how boundaries, emotional health, and lived experience intersect. Lia helps us recognize the physical cues that signal self-abandonment – like a tight chest, knotted stomach, or shaky voice – and offers tools to pause, check in with the body, and name what you truly need. Because boundaries aren’t barriers; they’re meeting places that make more honest, authentic connection possible.

Have you ever felt pressure to keep the peace and ended up saying &ldquo;yes&rdquo; when a big part of you wanted to say &ldquo;no&rdquo;? In this episode, we unpack <a href="https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-a-people-pleaser">people pleasing</a> &ndash; and, at its extreme, <a href="https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-does-fight-flight-freeze-fawn-mean">fawning</a> &ndash; an often misunderstood coping response rooted in survival. We&rsquo;re joined by <a href="https://www.lialoveavellino.com/about">Lia Love Avellino, LCSW</a>, director of head and heart at The Well, to explore how boundaries, emotional health, and lived experience intersect. Lia helps us recognize the physical cues that signal self-abandonment &ndash; like a tight chest, knotted stomach, or shaky voice &ndash; and offers tools to pause, check in with the body, and name what you truly need. Because boundaries aren&rsquo;t barriers; they&rsquo;re meeting places that make more honest, authentic connection possible.

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