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Will Apple Cider Vinegar Cure Your Heartburn?
Can you cure your heartburn with baking soda or vinegar? Changing the way you eat might be more effective in calming reflux long term.
Show 1446: The Science of Strong Bones: Lifestyle, Medication and Movement
For strong bones, you need weight-bearing exercise and a diet with adequate protein, vitamin D and calcium. Certain drugs can weaken bone.
What Can You Do About Poison Ivy?
The best approach to poison ivy is avoidance! Stay away from the leaves and stems, and wash up well with soap and water after contact.
How Well Does Ritalin Work for ADHD?
Ritalin and related drugs are a mainstay of treatment for ADHD, but research shows that evidence supporting their use is weak.
How to Use Cranberry Juice for UTIs
A careful meta-analysis of studies on cranberry juice for UTIs finds benefit. This could help reduce antibiotic overuse for recurrent UTIs.
Are There Alternatives to an EpiPen? neffy? Primatene Mist?
Are there other ways to deliver epinephrine in an emergency due to severe allergic reactions? What about neffy nasal spray or Primatene Mist?
The Pros and Cons of Topical NSAIDs Like Voltaren Gel
FDA's warning on doctor-prescribed topical NSAIDs like Voltaren Gel is scary. Are gels as dangerous as oral NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen?
Dangers of Antidepressants: Life Savers or Hidden Hazards?
Benefits can be life-changing, yet the dangers of antidepressants are fueling deprescribing discussions. What are the pros and cons?
Does Major Surgery Boost the Risk For Developing Dementia?
Could surgery affect your brain function or memory? New research links major operations to a higher risk of developing dementia.
Pediatrics–What Are You Thinking about Generic Drugs?
The American Academy of Pediatrics is ignoring red flags on generic drug quality and bioequivalence. Don't children deserve better?
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