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Study: These Foods May Influence Death Risk

Cardiometabolic disease (CMD) is one of the biggest killers in the United States. It’s a blanket term that covers type-2 diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. A study suggests that 10 foods and nutrients may play a massive role in risk. The study, published in JAMA, found that a small collection of foods and nutrients can ...click here to read more

Sleep Duration Can Influence Your Heart Health

Your heart health could depend on your quality of sleep, according to a new study. Even those who are non-smokers, who exercise, and have no genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease could be at risk of heart attack if their sleep cycle is off balance. The new study from the University of Colorado Boulder published in ...click here to read more

How to Limit the Effects of Acid Reflux

Acid reflux can turn a great meal and time with family and friends into a nightmare. The burning sensation can suck the joy from the mood and take you away from the things most important to you. And when it’s the summertime, the disappointment hits a little harder. There are only a few short months ...click here to read more

Common Acid Reflux Drug Increases Chronic Kidney Disease Risk

A common acid reflux drug increases the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are commonly prescribed medications, with 10 percent of patients on PPIs using them to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux. Their usage in the US prompted researchers to investigate possible complications that could arise from PPI use. ...click here to read more

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Common Flu Myths You Need to Stop Believing

We are still very much in flu season. Maybe you were unlucky and got it this season, or perhaps you’re one of the lucky ones. In either case, when it comes to the flu, there is a bunch of false information floating around. Believing some of these myths may increase your risk of illness or ...click here to read more

Gerd Diet (Acid Reflux Diet): Foods to Eat and Avoid

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is common and uncomfortable, but a GERD or acid reflux diet can help control symptoms. GERD happens when acid flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach. The acid reflux can be very irritating for the esophagus. It is believed that in the United States, about 20 percent of the ...click here to read more

Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Influenced by Diet

Diabetic retinopathy refers to damage to the blood vessels of the eye retina due to diabetes. The condition is progressive and results in a gradual weakening of eyesight, at times causing complete vision loss. While this predominantly affects patients suffering from type 1 diabetes, approximately 60 percent of those suffering from type 2 diabetes also ...click here to read more

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