(HealthDay)—Legacy prescribing of certain drugs, such as antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), is common, according to a study published in the November/December issue of the Annals of
Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes loss of myelin, which is the fatty coating that insulates the fibers that carry electrical signals in the brain and the rest of the
The endocrine system circulates hormones, which perform various functions throughout the day. Even small changes in hormone levels can result in adverse effects, including extra stress on the
McDonald’s is not known for their health food. Sure, the fast-food chain sells greens and grilled chicken, but their No. 1 product is beef-based — the Big Mac.
Many children and young people in Germany do not manage to brush regularly twice a day the teeth. This has consequences for the oral health: dental caries is
Thousands of Australians can take heart as new research from the University of South Australia shows a dairy-enhanced Mediterranean diet will significantly increase health outcomes for those at
FRIDAY, Dec. 7, 2018 — Intraoperative botulinum toxin (BTX) injections show promise as a way to reduce the risk for postoperative atrial fibrillation (AF) following cardiac surgery, according
A generic drugmaker plans to start selling a slightly cheaper version of the EpiPen in the U.S. early next year. The penlike injectors are used to treat life-threatening
THURSDAY, Dec. 6, 2018 — Obese people with heart failure may live longer than those who are thinner — especially if they are “metabolically healthy,” a new study
Yet another study, this one by Swinburne University and the Australian Psychological Society, has found that large numbers of Australians feel lonely. An interesting finding of this study
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