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Ask Dr. Etingin: Side effects of over-the-counter pain relievers; Correction

Jul 21, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Do over-the-counter medications for pain relief, such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, have any serious side effects? The most common over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve), and acetaminophen (Tylenol). Aspirin is also an NSAID, but its side effects differ somewhat … Read More

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · · Digestive Health
New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine Headaches for Hard-to-Treat Cases The drug atogepant may help prevent migraine headaches in people who have had no success with other preventive medications. Atogepant is in a class of drugs called CGRP inhibitors. CGRP is a protein involved in starting the migraine process. A … Read More

Headache vs. Migraine

May 23, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Q:  What’s the difference between an ordinary headache and a migraine? A:  A migraine headache is a neurological condition (i.e., it’s a disease of the nervous system) and unlike other kinds of headaches, a migraine has other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. The pain is intense and can … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Concussion

Apr 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Q: Does having had a concussion mean I have had brain damage? A: A concussion is a brain injury that affects normal brain function, but usually the effects are temporary. Symptoms can include headaches and problems with memory, sleep, and attention, as well as heightened sensitivity to light or other … Read More

Research Round Up May 2023

Apr 20, 2023 · · Digestive Health
• Walnuts Boost Health. Adding one ounce of walnuts daily to the diets of adults and children who don’t normally eat nuts was linked with improvements in diet quality and nutrient intakes, according to researchers. Data from 7,757 “no-nut consumers” was examined to determine percentages over the recommended intake for … Read More

Gout: Common, Misunderstood, and Curable

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. It affects an estimated 8 million Americans, and many don’t seek treatment, even though gout can be treated and essentially cured. It was once thought that diet and alcohol were the main causes of gout, but scientific advances show that gender … Read More

The Truth Behind Common Meditation Myths

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Nearly 15 percent of U.S. adults practiced some form of meditation within the last year, nearly triple the estimates from a decade ago. Though there are many types of meditation, they are all essentially practices that focus on mind and body integration to calm the mind and boost well-being. Research … Read More

Inflammation Can Harm as Well as Heal

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Most of us have suffered the swelling, redness, and warmth that develop after a minor injury, such as straining a muscle. This acute inflammation is an appropriate response to repairing injured tissue and also helps us fight infections. But sometimes inflammation persists, and if this happens it may become harmful. … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Riboflavin

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Do you remember when milk was stored only in clear glass bottles? Many manufactures now rely on opaque packaging that protects specific nutrients from light degradation. One of these nutrients is riboflavin. EN reviews the science behind this essential B vitamin. Background: Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, plays a key role … Read More

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