by From Mayo Clinic News Network Herbal supplements are natural, so they must be safe, right? Not necessarily. Herbal supplements can have strong effects in the body. Some can interact with prescription medications used to treat heart and circulatory problems, such as high blood pressure and heart failure. Some of these interactions can even be...
by From Mayo Clinic News Network It’s important to know the the symptoms, causes, and treatment of sickle cell anemia, an inherited blood disorder that, in the United States, is more common among African Americans. Sickle cell anemia is an inherited form of anemia—a condition in which there aren’t enough healthy red blood cells to...
Flu season is in full swing. Getty Images Two flu strains are overlapping each other this flu season. This means you can get sick twice from different flu strains. While the flu vaccine isn’t a perfect match, it’s the best defense against the flu. The flu is still going strong, with 49 states and Puerto...
by Jeff Grabmeier, The Ohio State University Young children from low-income homes whose mothers reported frequent use of toxic chemicals such as household cleaners were more likely to show delays in language development by age 2, a new study found. In addition, the children scored lower on a test of cognitive development. These developmental delays...
Many people take supplements to support joint health. Some take them to relieve current joint pain, while others take them to prevent pain from developing. Most supplements for joint health work by reducing inflammation or protecting the cartilage in the joints. Cartilage is the material that rests between bones and prevents them from rubbing together....
by Wiley Smoking doubles the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis and continuing to smoke after being diagnosed has negative effects on patients. In an Arthritis Care & Research study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis who smoked, certain healthcare factors were linked with a higher likelihood that patients would quit smoking. In the study that included...
by Jessica Kasparian Between the flu season and the coronavirus outbreak, the best advice to avoid getting sick is to wash your hands well—for a minimum of 20 seconds—and often. But all that soaping up, as well as dry air, can lead to ultra-dry skin. These 10 popular hand creams can restore lost moisture and...
This photo provided by Dr. Elana Shpall in February 2020 shows her artwork made from prescription medication tablets, capsules and pills. About 91% of people over 65 take at least one prescription medicine and 41% use five or more—what doctors call polypharmacy. The risk of side effects or interactions rises as the pill burden does,...
FRED MAMOUN-YALE “Despite regulations preventing people from smoking indoors, near entryways, and near air intakes, hazardous chemicals from cigarette smoke are still making their way indoors,” says Roger Sheu. People can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bodies and clothes and then release them into non-smoking environments. The compounds can then...
Greetings, As of March 3rd, testing for patients who qualify will be done at Eastside Family Health Center as per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. Sample will then be sent to Department of Health click here to see the article published by Evergreen Hospital There are 3 levels of care at this...
