Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 26, 2019. Flu season is creeping up on us again and there are widespread calls to get your annual flu shot, despite the fact that, year after year, this strategy turns out to have an abysmal rate of effectiveness across the board. One… Read More »
Americans spend a whopping $ 13 billion a year on over-the-counter (OTC) antacids (acid neutralizers) and prescription proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which are the most popular antireflux medications on the market.1 It’s estimated that over 27% of Americans are taking antacids, and more than 15% are on PPIs.2,3 PPI drugs like Nexium, Prevacid and Prilosec… Read More »
If your dentist tells you that you or your child needs a root canal, think carefully before accepting. A root canal, also known as a pulpotomy, is a procedure to remove inflamed or infected pulp from your tooth. The empty root is then cleaned out and filled with a rubber-like material. A crown or filling… Read More »
Butter is a mainstay in most kitchens, but debate rages on over the best way to store it — on the counter or in the fridge. The answer is it’s up to you. While you can safely store butter on your counter, there are some caveats to doing so properly. And if you’re not careful,… Read More »
As reported by The Atlantic1 in early November 2022, children who aren’t exposed to germs on a regular basis have different microbiomes than those who are. In April 2021, a year into widespread COVID lockdowns and the obsessive focus on antibacterials, microbiologist Brett Finlay predicted that, “five years from now we are going to see… Read More »
7 Best Medical Spa Treatments You Should Try 7 Best Medical Spa Treatments You Should Try : We live in a very visual world, whether we admit it or not. The adage, beauty is only skin deep, may not apply most of the time. A healthy-looking skin, a fit body, and a distinct impressive profile sit… Read More »