Getting an annual flu shot is a simple procedure, but small choices before and after can make a big difference in how you feel afterward. Medical experts and nutrition specialists shared some recommendations to make your appointment as smooth and comfortable as possible. No. 1. Wear something you can roll …
Read More »Deadly drug mix drives staggering rise in overdose deaths among seniors
America’s seniors aren’t immune to the ongoing opioid epidemic. Among adults 65 and older, overdose deaths from fentanyl mixed with stimulants — like cocaine and methamphetamines — have surged 9,000% in the last eight years, which matches rates among younger adults. That’s according to research from the American Society of …
Read More »Popular medications could change your gut health for years, experts warn
Some everyday medications could be impacting your gut health in the long term. A large study from Estonia has found that the gut microbiome — or the ecosystem that lives in the intestines — can be reshaped by antibiotics, according to new research published in ASM Journals. Other medicines — …
Read More »Doctors on key US health task force accused of prioritizing DEI over evidence-based medicine
An “independent” advisory panel of non-federal experts determining which preventative healthcare services insurers must cover is accused of being staffed with doctors who have shown a propensity to prioritize “woke” left-wing diversity, equity and inclusion ideals in their work, as opposed to evidence-based science. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force …
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