Archive: 14/04/2016
Commonly used reflux and ulcer medication may cause serious kidney damage
New research indicates that long-term use of certain medications commonly used to treat heartburn, acid reflux, and ulcers can have damaging effects on the kidneys. The findings come from a study appearing in an upcoming ...
Apr 14, 2016
Makers of corn masa flour can add folic acid
(HealthDay)—Makers of corn masa flour can voluntarily add up to 0.7 mg. of folic acid per pound of corn masa flour under a new approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Apr 14, 2016
How can lay health advisor programs be designed for maximum impact?
Lay health advisors who share similar social, economic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and values with the medically underserved groups they interact with have been shown to reduce health disparities. Looking to identify ...
Apr 14, 2016
More exposure to vegetation linked with lower mortality rates in women
Women in the U.S. who live in homes surrounded by more vegetation appear to have significantly lower mortality rates than those who live in areas with less vegetation, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School ...
Apr 14, 2016