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Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive disorder affecting millions worldwide. Within the realm of GERD, there is a lesser-known but equally significant condition called Non-Erosive Reflux Disease (NERD). The aim of this article is to provide you with a thorough understanding of NERD. By the end of this article, you will have the ...click here to read more

Bile reflux and acid reflux are two distinct yet often confused gastrointestinal conditions. Both can cause significant discomfort and impact the quality of life for those affected. Despite sharing some similarities, they differ in their causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective symptom management and treatment. Bile Reflux Bile is ...click here to read more

Acid reflux is something a lot of people just kind of push to the side. It’s rather common, and popping a couple of pills when it arises is an easy enough fix. Most people barely think about it all. But if it is ignored for too long, it could lead to serious complications. Gastroesophageal reflux ...click here to read more

If your voice is a little hoarse or you have a sore throat, it could be your body’s response to a cold or the flu. But if you’ve had these symptoms for a while, it might not be a virus. Instead, it could be acid reflux. Acid reflux is the result of a malfunctioning esophageal ...click here to read more

Thanksgiving is just about here, and whether you want to or not, you’re probably going to indulge yourself just a little. And you should. This is a time to celebrate with friends and family you may not have seen in a year and enjoy some of your favorite foods that only appear for a limited ...click here to read more

Australia is in the midst of its worst flu season in 5 years. That might not sound like it matters to you, but it could be a precursor of things to come. America’s flu season often mirrors what is happening in Australia, where the winter runs from April to October. The flu makes its way ...click here to read more

New research has defined modifiable risk factors that have the most significant influence on dementia. According to scientists, nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. are connected to low physical activity, obesity, and high blood pressure. As these are easily modifiable risk factors, these findings suggest that a large portion of dementia cases ...click here to read more

Many can rationalize that elevated body mass may promote pain in the lower limbs. After all, your lower body bears the stress of holding you up. But new research associates body mass index, or BMI, with greater pain severity in the knees, feet, and hips, as expected, but also in the hands, in people with ...click here to read more

If you think the COVID-19 vaccine is going to make you feel sick, you might be right. But it might not necessarily be the vaccine that’s producing those effects. It could be your own head. A recent study suggests that a “nocebo” effect – a fear of vaccine side effects – may be a large ...click here to read more

Sleep disorder symptoms are a common issue, and medical experts continuously examine research to fill in knowledge gaps. With an estimated 50 – 70 million adults suffering from sleep disorders, more information must become available to help with prevention and treatments for those with insomnia or other sleep-related disorders. One such study recently published in ...click here to read more

We basically had a year off from the flu last year. This year it’s unlikely the luck will hold. While people were largely isolated and outdoors last winter, many are reconvening under the same roof this year, which means colds and the flu will be circulating at much higher rates. Zinc has been identified in ...click here to read more

Remember the flu? It’s an annual virus that circulated around the world making millions sick and killing others. But as most people retreated indoors during the pandemic, cases of the flu went way down. But now people are venturing back out, and that means the flu will be back in full swing. And after a ...click here to read more

For people that have insomnia, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) may be beneficial in helping with a reduction of symptoms. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it hard to fall asleep, to stay asleep, or cause you to wake up too early and not be able to get back to sleep. Chronic insomnia ...click here to read more

It’s a fact that we all get older. But we all do it differently. While you could “feel your age,” you might be wondering why your best friend feels and acts like they are still 40. What gives? Research suggests that how you think about age may play a role in how you age. A ...click here to read more