The best way to prevent a spike in blood sugar is to keep it under control.But a new study finds that a simple trick that reduces your blood sugar may also help prevent other health problems and even prevent future spikes.Researchers from the University of Toronto and the University in Sydney found that people who…
Prescription painkillers and over-the-counter analgesics are often prescribed for chronic pain, but a new study suggests that they can also be effective in the treatment of stomach acid reflux.In a study published online in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, researchers found that the use of oral medications for acid refraction (a symptom of GERD)…
LONDON — If you have a swollen jaw or sore throat, you may want to consider taking omepazole, a prescription medicine that reduces bloating and other side effects of drugs that reduce gas.Omeprazoles are the third-most commonly prescribed drug in the U.K. after ibuprofen and acetaminophen, according to the latest figures from the Office for…
Doctors can prescribe a new treatment that can reduce gum shedding and reduce the risk of gum infection, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has announced.The new treatment, called gum reduction, is being tested by several hospitals and centers in the U.S. and could be rolled out in Canada by the end of the year.The…
