Published: Aug. 29, 2023, 7:16 a.m. Flu season typically runs from October to May with a peak from December to February. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends vaccinations should ideally take place September to October or “as long as influenza viruses are circulating.” (Photo Courtesy of Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital) By Leada GoreHealth...
Effective high blood pressure treatment usually involves medication and heart-healthy lifestyle changes, such as a low sodium diet and regular exercise. adamkaz/Getty Images Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the inner lining of your arteries. When that force is significantly higher, putting your health at risk, it’s called high blood pressure or...
BY LUISA COLÓN, PUBLISHED: AUG 27, 2023 – The symptoms of Eris are similar to previous strains of the virus, but Eris may be able to more easily elude antibodies that people have developed from previous infection or vaccines.– An updated booster shot, available in Fall 2023, may help protect people from Eris.– Antiviral medications...
By Lisa Riley Roche Valorie Mitchell, a paramedic with the Salt Lake County Health Department, gives Jason Mettmann a vaccination during a free COVID-19 vaccination and testing clinic at the Tongan Methodist Church in West Valley City on Oct. 15, 2022.Scott G Winterton, Deseret NewsIt’s too soon to say what to expect from a new...
By Alyssa Hui Published on August 24, 2023Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels. Key Takeaways – If you test positive for COVID-19, you should isolate for at least five days even if you don’t have symptoms.– While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a five-day isolation, experts say you may have to...
by Theresa Larkin, The Conversation Our vagus nerves help us rest, digest and restore. Can you really reset them to feel better?The vagus nerves are the longest of the cranial nerves. Credit: ShutterstockOn social media and in well-being circles, people have been talking about the vagus nerve a lot. In fact, we have two vagus...
CDC said that scientists discovered a new coronavirus variant, BA 2.86, and that higher-risk individuals should be cautious Victoria Bekiempis As authorities revealed that a new Covid-19 variant has been detected in the US, medical experts are emphasizing that high-risk persons resume masking to prevent potentially deadly infection. Warnings from these physicians come amid an...
Written by Ron Gasbarro, PharmD, MS Journ. | Reviewed by Joshua Murdock, PharmD, BCBBS Key takeaways: – It’s possible that an oral medication may not be completely absorbed if you’re experiencing diarrhea.– The longer you have diarrhea, the more likely a medication may not be completely absorbed.– Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist for...
Written by Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFP | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: – The amount of water you should drink in a day depends on many factors, including age. And this can vary from person to person and day to day.– Your body gives you important clues about whether you are getting...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) are reflux conditions. GERD causes discomfort in the esophagus, while LPR affects the throat. The regurgitation of acidic stomach contents characterizes both GERD and LPR. However, the conditions differ in their symptoms and the areas involved. In GERD, acid reflux affects the esophagus, causing heartburn — an...
