Proton pump inhibitors such as Prilosec are among the biggest selling medications in the U.S. More than 15 million Americans take them every year.1
Many people pop these pills daily to reduce stomach acid and fight the searing pain of heartburn.
… Read MoreDark chocolate has been on everybody’s list of superfoods for years.
It has been shown to lower blood pressure, raise good cholesterol, and it’s full of antioxidants.
But two new studies show its health benefits are even more powerful than we thought.1
… Read MorePain researcher Dr. Pavel Goldstein was at his wife’s bedside during the delivery of their daughter.
Labor is said to be among the most excruciating types of pain humans can suffer.1
… Read MorePeripheral neuropathy is often called “the most common disease you’ve never heard of.” 1
Over 42 million Americans suffer from it. That’s almost double the number of heart disease patients.2
Neuropathy can cause excruciating and debilitating nerve pain, especially in the hands and feet.
… Read MoreSaline solution has been part of standard hospital treatment for 150 years.
It’s the bag of saltwater that hangs above many patients. It is administered intravenously to make sure patients don’t get dehydrated and their blood pressure remains strong. It is also used to administer drugs and nutrition if a patient can’t eat.
But new research finds it might also kill you.… Read More
For decades, doctors have debated whether people can be overweight and still be healthy.
If you get plenty of exercise but are still heavy, does that mean you’re in bad shape?
A new study attempted to find an answer. York University researchers gathered 853 adults who had weight issues. All were attending weight management clinics in Ontario, Canada.1
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