Written by Zack Youngblood, DMD | Reviewed by Karla Robinson, MD Key takeaways: Gingivitis is gum inflammation caused by plaque and bacteria on the teeth and gums. Subtle signs include bleeding or swollen gums.Daily toothbrushing, flossing, and using alcohol-free, antibacterial mouthwash can effectively treat and prevent gingivitis.Regular dental check-ups and professional cleanings every 6 months...
by Treasure McGuire, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMenopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years, typically between 45 and 55. As women approach or experience menopause, common “change of life” concerns include hot flushes, sweats and mood swings, brain fog and fatigue. But many women may not...
Immunotherapy could be used to enhance immune responses in older people, making them less vulnerable to infections. News Published: May 16, 2024 | Original story from the University of Minnesota Credit: Congerdesign/ Pixabay Published in Nature Aging, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers provided new insight into enhancing immune responses in older individuals and the...
By Bronwyn ThompsonMay 15, 2024 Are blood pressure drugs causing us to break bones? Depositphotos Healthcare workers have urged for a greater duty of care with older adults who start taking common blood pressure medicines, with a new study highlighting that they’re more than twice as likely to experience fall-related fractures after commencing treatment. We’ve...
by Andrew Smith, Rutgers University MAY 15, 2024 Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMolecular tests and other screening tools can lessen the risk of potentially fatal reactions to antiseizure medications that millions of Americans take for epilepsy and other conditions, but skin rashes still require speedy medical attention, according to research from Rutgers Health. Rashes are a common...
NEWS RELEASE 16-MAY-2024 Charité study on effects of taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) on bone health in rheumatism patients Peer-Reviewed PublicationCHARITÉ – UNIVERSITÄTSMEDIZIN BERLIN SYMBOLIC IMAGE: DRUG PACKAGES IN A PHARMACY © CHARITÉ | JANINE OSWALDCREDIT: © CHARITÉ | JANINE OSWALD Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a specific class of antacid drugs, are among the most widely...
MAY 16, 2024 by Emily Brognano, Tufts University Credit: Vidal Balielo Jr. from PexelsEverything you know about using heat or ice may be wrong—or at least outdated. Research has proven that uncomfortable stages, like letting your body go through the inflammation response, are key to proper healing. But that means anti-inflammatory methods, including over-the-counter medication...
NEWS RELEASE 16-MAY-2024 The number of people experiencing poor health and early death caused by metabolism-related risk factors such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high BMI has increased by 50% since 2000, reveals new global studyPeer-Reviewed PublicationINSTITUTE FOR HEALTH METRICS AND EVALUATION Embargo: 23.30 [UK time], 6:30 p.m. [EDT] May 16, 2024 Global...
MAY 17, 2024 by American Gastroenterological Association Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Gastroenterological Association’s (AGA) new evidence-based Clinical Practice Guideline on Endoscopic Eradication Therapy of Barrett’s Esophagus and Related Neoplasia, published today in Gastroenterology, establishes updated guidance for Barrett’s esophagus patients. A precursor to esophageal cancer, Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which the cells...
MAY 14TH, 2024 POSTED BY U. MICHIGAN (Credit: Getty Images) Decisions about which antibiotics to give a patient when a life-threatening infection is suspected may have unintended consequences for patient outcomes, a new study reveals. Beginning in 2015, a 15-month national shortage of a commonly prescribed antibiotic, piperacillin/tazobactam, known by the brand name Zosyn, provided a unique...
