Medicare generally covers an endoscopy when a healthcare professional deems it medically necessary. Endoscopies can help diagnose or treat various health conditions. During an endoscopy, a doctor inserts a tube fixed with a camera and a light (an endoscope) into the mouth to examine a person’s gastrointestinal tract. They may also pass small tools down the...
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8 Foods That Are Bad for Your Liver — And Options That Can Reverse the Damage
Written by Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Published on April 1, 2024print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: Table of contents Food and the liver Bad foods Reversing damage Bottom line References FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images Your liver works together with every organ and system in your body. A healthy liver is important for digestion. It stores...
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Wintertime is prime time for head lice: What parents need to know
by India Edwards Head lice can be a wintertime headache for families and schools, but simple precautions can stop the spread of these pesky parasites. Every year, 6 million to 12 million children in the United States, ages 3 to 11, experience head lice infestations, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Contrary to...
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Refrigerated raw milk harbors infectious flu virus for 5 days, study finds
by Stanford University Credit: Environmental Science & Technology Letters (2024). DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.4c00971 Raw milk, hailed by some as a natural and nutritious alternative to pasteurized dairy, may come with hidden dangers, according to a new Stanford University study. The research, published December 12 in Environmental Science & Technology Letters reveals that influenza or flu virus can remain infectious in refrigerated raw milk...
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Understanding gamma brain waves
Gamma brain waves are rhythmic electric processes in nerve cells called neurons. Nerve activity in the brain allows for communication throughout the brain to carry out functions such as memory, emotion, movement, and perception. The type of brain waves that diagnostic tests measure indicate the simultaneous action of nerve activity throughout the brain. Researchers associate...
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WILDFIRE SMOKE EXPOSURE BOOSTS DEMENTIA RISK
DECEMBER 12TH, 2024POSTED BY U. WASHINGTON Amy Scott of San Francisco takes in the view from the Embarcadero as smoke from various wildfires burning across Northern California mixes with the marine layer, blanketing San Francisco in darkness and an orange glow on September 9, 2020 in San Francisco, California. (Credit: Philip Pacheco/Getty Images) SHARE THIS ARTICLE You are...
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Too much screen time can reduce sleep quality in preschool-age children, making behavioral problems worse
Peer-Reviewed Publication TAYLOR & FRANCIS GROUP Excessive screen use by preschool-age children can lead to reduced sleep quality, exacerbating problems such as poor attention, hyperactivity and unstable mood, a new study suggests. Peer-reviewed findings published in Early Child Development and Care show how screen time is “significantly” correlated with increased hyperactive attention problems and emotional symptoms, and with...
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10 Medications That May Raise Your Risk of Kidney Damage
Written by Hindu Rao, PharmD, APh, BCACP | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Updated on May 1, 2024print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: Access savings on related medications info_outlinedPromotional disclosure IbuprofenNaproxenVancomycinHydrochlorothiazideFurosemide Table of contents NSAIDs Diuretics ACE inhibitors Contrast dyes Vancomycin Aminoglycosides HIV medications Other antivirals Zoledronic acid Calcineurin inhibitors Seeking help Bottom line References Ika84/iStock via Getty Images Plus...
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Are you getting enough protein?
by Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Are you getting too much protein, not enough or just the right amount? The answer? It depends. Your gender, age, activities, use of weight-loss medication or supplements and other factors can affect your protein needs. Here are some answers to your questions about protein needs: Are...
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Quality breakfast linked to reduced cardiovascular risk
by IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute) Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Having a quality breakfast that provides the right amount of energy to face the day, around a quarter of daily intake, reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. This is highlighted by a study conducted by the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and published...