What are the risks of a Zika virus vaccine?
The world’s biggest pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, has been pushing for a vaccine that could protect people against Zika in Brazil.A trial is being carried out in Brazil, and the trial is set to start on Monday.The trial, called a phase 2 trial, aims to test the effectiveness of the vaccine in a large group of […]
Trump defends travel ban, urges patience as Trump continues to press on
President Donald Trump defended his executive order on travel from six Muslim-majority countries Tuesday, arguing that “people from that area should be allowed to come here.”“We’ve seen a lot of trouble in the world and people from that part of the world are going to come to this country and there’s been some great trouble […]
How to treat a nosebleed, baby allergy and baby allergy to anti nausea medication
It’s common for kids to have nosebleeds and sneezes.It’s even more common for adults to have an allergic reaction to the medicine that’s prescribed to treat those conditions.But what about for babies?How do you treat noseblees or sneezing?Here are some tips.First, if you’re having a nose bleed or sneeze, ask your pediatrician about the medication […]
When Is Acid Reflux Medicine for Cramps?
The first thing you need to know is that acid reflates your intestines, and the more you have acid reflated, the worse the cramps.The best time to start using acid reflite is when you’re having trouble with cramps and want to reduce the chances of getting them worse.But if you’re just getting started, and you’re […]
How to get your doctor to sign up for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance exchange
Medical school students have been learning the basics of medicine for the past 50 years.But the Affordable Healthcare Act, also known as Obamacare, is set to change everything.For the first time, the AffordableCare.gov health insurance marketplace will be offering insurance across the country.There will be different types of insurance, premiums, copayments, deductibles and co-pays.In a […]
How to get your depression to go away
The symptoms of depression are often difficult to diagnose, but they’re usually a sign that something is wrong.The symptoms can be subtle, but often involve thoughts of things like being too busy or too busy thinking, too many appointments or too many people, and too much self-doubt.The key is to identify these and treat them […]
The ‘most hated’ Indian medical products, by category
By Now This, I’m sure you know what it is: I’m a doctor and a writer, but I’ve also spent years writing about the medical products that I buy, how I use them, and how I pay for them.But I was only recently reminded of the way I buy and use Indian medicine.I’ve been in […]
When children with allergies can’t breathe
AUSTIN, Texas — Children with severe allergies may never have to experience a full-blown allergic reaction.The Texas Children’s Hospital is a prime example of the benefits of treating children with severe allergy with asthma and other severe conditions, a group of doctors and experts said Wednesday.We’ve seen that kids with asthma can have more severe […]
New research links dental work to lower risk of heart disease
Health officials in Washington state are warning that dental work may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.The findings, published Monday in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, were based on a nationally representative, two-year study of the medical records of more than 12,000 people in Washington and five other states.The researchers found that people […]
‘Baby cough medicine’: Why some doctors prescribe it
The baby cough medicines that some doctors are prescribing to children are making babies sicker than ever.The FDA is warning doctors about them, and parents are saying it’s not the best medicine for them.Here’s what you need to know.1.‘Baby’s medicine’: A child’s medicine is not the same as the adult’s 1:10 Parents are calling the […]