What Is Chronic Acid Reflux, or GERD?
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Is heartburn keeping you awake? Do you experience a bitter taste in your mouth? Your doctor says you have GERD, but what is GERD?Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when the contents of your stomach …
Learn MoreIs Supplement Berberine Really ‘Nature’s Ozempic’? Experts Weigh Pros & Cons
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The herbal supplement berberine has become the latest social-media obsession for weight-loss, with some on TikTok calling it “nature’s Ozempic.”Experts don’t agree.“I would say it’s a big exaggeration to call …
Learn MorePfizer Warns of Looming Shortage of Long-Acting Penicillin for Kids
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Pfizer Inc. warned doctors this week of an impending shortage of Bicillin, its long-acting, injectable form of penicillin.The medication is not commonly used for children because alternatives such as amoxicilli…
Learn MoreWhy Exercise Is Often a Challenge for Folks With Type 1 Diabetes
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It can be challenging for people with type 1 diabetes to exercise safely while controlling their blood sugar.People with the condition often struggle with this balance, according to a new study based on a surv…
Learn MoreDog Bites More Common on Hot, Hazy Days
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Just like their humans, dogs get cranky when temperatures and air pollution levels surge.Heat and air pollution have previously been linked to human aggression. Now, researchers say it also appears that there …
Learn MoreBlack Patients Face Greater Risks From Leg Artery Blockages
FRIDAY, June 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study has unearthed significant racial disparities in both treatment and outcomes for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Black patients with this condition, where plaque builds up in the arteries of the le…
Learn MorePrevalence of Depression 18.5 Percent in U.S. Adults in 2020
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The age-standardized prevalence of depression was 18.5 percent among U.S. adults during 2020, according to research published in the June 16 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morb…
Learn MoreFirst Synthetic Human Embryo Models Created in Lab
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Scientists say they have created the first synthetic human embryo models, not actual human embryos but models meant to simulate and better understand early human development. These embryo-like structures wer…
Learn MoreFDA Advisers Say Next Round of COVID-19 Booster Shots Should Target an XBB Variant
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend that COVID-19 booster shots be updated for the fall to protect solely against one of the three XBB varian…
Learn MoreFDA Advisers Say Next Round of COVID Booster Shots Should Target an XBB Variant
THURSDAY, June 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted unanimously on Thursday to recommend that COVID booster shots be updated for the fall to protect solely against one of the three XBB variants …
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