Ten ways to relieve stomach ulcers at home
In April 2020, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that all forms of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine (Zantac) be removed from the
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What you need to know about sinus infections
Sinus infections and colds can make life uncomfortable, no matter the time of year. UAB Dr. Jessica Grayson says it’s possible to confuse allergy and
Do not take ear infection in adults lightly, know the reasons.
Though ear infection is mostly seen in kids, adults until the age of 35 – 40 often complain of drainage of fluid from the
What is walking pneumonia?
Cold and flu season can leave many of us walking around in misery — and most times we can chalk it up to the common
Cutting salt likely to prevent future heart disease, even if you’re not at risk now
“Heart disease is the number one killer of people worldwide”. CNN What’s the leading cause of heart disease? High blood pressure, which is
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease explained
COPD and chronic bronchitis and emphysema, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name used for a number of
High blood pressure: What is secondary hypertension? Symptoms to look out for
HIGH BLOOD pressure is medically known as hypertension and having the condition puts a person at risk of having a heart attack or stroke.
Good News: Lungs Can Repair Themselves After You Quit Smoking
So quit today. Key point: Our research reiterates that stopping smoking – at any age – not only slows the accumulation of further damage,
Natural compound could help treat fatty liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is an umbrella term for conditions that affect the liver. The main characteristic is the accumulation of fat in this
Human brain parts left over from surgery boosts research
US researchers are developing a better understanding of the human brain by studying tissue left over from surgery. They say that their research is
Heart disease is top cause of death for women
DOVER — Wentworth-Douglass Hospital cardiologist Dr. Whitney Coppolino said heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, as it is for men.
What’s the best treatment for a child’s broken bone?
Wearing a cast for a broken bone can be a challenge for children attending school, and families have to schedule follow-up visits for cast
How safe is exercise during pregnancy?
Two lines on a home pregnancy test, a flickering heartbeat on ultrasound, and suddenly your world has changed: you’re pregnant! Regardless of where this
The role of inflammation in dementia may inform new treatments
After scanning the brains of people with three distinct types of frontotemporal dementia, researchers have concluded that inflammation in the brain plays a key