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“Do you know IBS affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States? About 2 in 3 IBS sufferers are female and about 1 in 3 IBS sufferers are male. IBS affects people of all ages, even children.” Irritable bowel syndrome is a common gut disorder. Symptoms can be quite variable and include…

Eating certain foods can increase risk of heart attacks, diabetes and strokes. So it’s better to change your eating habits before it is too late. Consume a heart healthy diet to get various benefits including – better sugar levels, cholesterol, weight and blood pressure. Keep reading to find out which foods to eat, and which…

Do you know that approx. two-third of American adults are obese or overweight? Losing or maintaining a stable weight can be quite daunting for many people but by adopting healthier eating and exercise habits, you can achieve a healthy weight. Diet, weight loss supplements and gimmicks can sometimes be dangerous. So get healthy weight by…

Calcium is one of the most essential nutrients required by the body for strong and healthy bones. Moreover, your body needs calcium for the proper functioning of heart, nerves, and muscles. Deficiency of calcium in the body can weaken your bones and increase the risk of osteoporosis. Your body also needs vitamin D to absorb…

Protecting yourself from mosquito bites is really important as they’re quite itchy and can spread various diseases like Lyme, Zika Virus, and West Nile, etc. People use insect repellents as they reduce the risk of being bitten by insects and thus reducing the risk of getting a disease carried by mosquitoes or ticks. As various…

Nothing can beat playing outside with friends and family on lazy weekends in the summer! Although, sun light is good for you, too much exposure can result in tanning, skin burn, aging and even cancer. So, protect yourself from harmful ultra violet rays emitted by the sun. Here are some tips to stay safe in…

“Three already existing drugs have been identified to fight against Zika virus, protect pregnant women and their developing fetuses,” according to a new multi center study report. Researchers have identified these three potential Zika treatments in the laboratory by screening 6,000 different compounds that included already-approved drugs and clinical trial drug candidates. Emily Lee, a…

Are you considering switching from a brand name drug to a generic drug, or vice versa? Many brand name drugs can be replaced with generic drugs or vice versa without any issue. But sometimes a change in a medication can lead to potential side-effects. Talk to your doctor before switching your medications to make sure…

FAQ 1: If a drug is for more than one ailment and I am having only one of those ailments, should I use that drug? It’s better to buy a medicine that treats your ailment only. Using a medicine that treats multiple problems means you’re taking extra medicine that you don’t need. Over-the-counter medicine can…

A clinically relevant Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI) occurs when the effectiveness of one medication is altered by the administration of another drug, directed for the medical purposes. The occurrence of adverse DDIs is a possible medical error that can be preventable. It is important that health professionals evaluate the potential for DDIs and, if detected, determine…