You can tame heartburn with a healthy lifestyle, study suggests
Five factors appear to prevent about 40 percent of symptoms of Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). That conclusion comes from a research letter…
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Too good to be true: Choosing the most effective sunscreens
Beauty fanatics called it a holy grail product’ HG for short. It layered beautifully under makeup, moisturized the skin and didn’t cause acne breakouts….
Sunglasses protect the eyes
Wear sunglasses in the summer — that’s the message from Prevent Blindness. Exposure to UV rays can burn delicate eye tissue and raise the risk of…
What does efficacy mean with vaccines?
You may have seen the numbers: The COVID-19 vaccines have a 95 percent efficacy rate. But what you may not know is that 95 percent efficacy does not mean…
How to treat sudden lower back pain
Lower back pain can be caused by a number of conditions, some serious, but if it occurs suddenly or after activity, then it could be a muscle strain….
Do statins deserve their bad reputation?
People report that statins cause muscle aches and other side effects, but a 2020 study suggests that may be true for only a small percentage of patients….
New asthma guidelines
If you have mild and persistent asthma, it is okay to just use your rescue inhaler and stop daily inhaled corticosteroids, using them only as needed. The…
Some heart devices may fail near iPhone 12
The new iPhone 12 has many good features, but one could be dangerous for people with pacemakers or defibrillators. Apple recently updated its support…
Fasting isn’t right for everyone
Fasting has a lifestyle focus, rather than a dietary focus. If you don’t like breakfast and you don’t feel hungry in the morning, you shouldn’t force…
Fasting gains traction as health, weight loss strategy
What is your eating pattern: breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner, snack? Three squares a day plus a couple pick-me-ups? The idea of fasting has gained support…