Baking soda is not a first-line treatment option for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). More research is necessary to determine whether it can benefit RA symptoms. RA is a chronic condition that occurs when a person’s immune system causes inflammation and damage to the joints. Treatment typically aims to reduce or stop inflammation to relieve symptoms and...
Month: <span>October 2023</span>
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‘Weekend warriors’ get heart benefits from just a few days of exercise
The weekend warriors in the study also weren’t injured more often than other exercisers. By Gretchen Reynolds September 15, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT If you were too busy working this week to work out, a new study has cheery news. It found that weekend warriors, or people who jammed almost all of their exercise into...
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Is it OK to get the flu, COVID and RSV shots at the same time? A doctor explains
by Kimberly Cataudella, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWe’ve just entered flu season, which typically runs from September to March, and doctors recommend getting vaccinated within this time frame to protect against severe cases of the illness. The same goes for protecting against COVID and RSV, which can be deadly diseases...
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Using a CBD product? Be sure to tell your doctor
by Cara Murez Cannabinoid products may interfere with some prescription medications, so people who use them should add these to the list of supplements they tell their doctors about. This interference could have serious health consequences, according to Penn State Health, which offered some additional advice as legal medical and recreational cannabis becomes more common....
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Tests find many popular omega 3 supplements are rancid
by George Washington University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany consumers buying over-the-counter omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be getting rancid pills, according to a new study published Sept. 7 by researchers at the George Washington University. Derived from plants (algae) as well as seafood (fish, krill, etc.) , omega-3 supplements—sometimes labeled as fish oil—are often taken because...
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Can you stop an overdose death? Updated guidelines may help
by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association Credit: CC0 Public DomainSaving lives after an opioid overdose isn’t just the job of emergency department workers, according to guidelines on how to treat heart-stopping poisonings. Opioids are just one of the substances addressed in the updated American Heart Association guidelines. But the threat posed by overdoses from such drugs,...
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7 Ways to Fall Back Asleep When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night
Written by Ana Gascon Ivey | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. If you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, you may have insomnia.If you awaken and are unable to drift off after 10 to 15 minutes,...
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If a family member has celiac disease, you should get yourself tested
by University of Queensland Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Australian-first study, published in the Medical Journal of Australia, has found significant prevalence of undiagnosed celiac disease among first degree relatives of people already diagnosed. The study findings support existing overseas recommendations for screening of first degree relatives for celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder where...
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Advice on hand, foot and mouth disease in kids
by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: CC0 Public DomainHand, foot and mouth disease, most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, is a highly contagious childhood illness. The virus can be spread through respiratory droplets, person-to-person contact and touching a contaminated object. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at Mayo Clinic’s Children’s Center,...
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Biotin for Hair and Nail Growth: Does It Really Work?
Written by Maria Robinson, MD, MBA | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD Key takeaways: Biotin is an important vitamin that keeps you healthy by turning the food you eat into energy.Many people take extra biotin to help their hair and nails grow, but there isn’t much research to back up these claims.People with brittle nails...