Allergies Could Be Causing Your Bad Breath
If you find that your sniffling, sneezing and runny eyes are accompanied by mouth odor, you’re not alone; seasonal allergies are associated with halitosis, or bad breath. Bad breath is caused by the same destructive bacteria that cause plaque and gum disease. They live in the mouth, where they feed on carbohydrates consumed as food. In […]
How Precision Medicine Can Help Us Move From Race-Based To Race-Conscious Medicine
Precision medicine is a promising approach that seeks to provide personalized treatments for patients by taking into account their unique genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. This approach has the potential to revolutionize the way we diagnose and treat diseases, as it allows us to tailor treatments to each patient’s specific needs, rather than using a […]
A Dose of Knowledge About Medicine Safety This Cold Season
Cold and flu season is upon us. Americans catch approximately 1 billion colds per year, and as many as 20 percent get the flu. Seven in 10 people will reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) medicine to treat their coughs, stuffy noses and sniffles, and many of these medicines contain acetaminophen. Acetaminophen is the most common […]
Are You Using Cold and Flu Medicine Correctly?
It seems pretty simple -; you cough, you take some cough medicine. But even over-the counter drugs can cause serious side effects, so it’s important to select your medication carefully and read all labels thoroughly. Here are some tips to keep in mind when seeking relief for cold and flu symptoms: Make sure not to […]
Medicine Cabinets Need Spring Cleaning, Too
We all do it: we let over-the-counter (OTC) medicines like pain relievers for a headache, allergy medicine or cough and cold products pileup in our bathrooms. Especially over the past few years, you may have let medications linger in the house past their expiration dates. But old and unneeded medication should be disposed of safely, […]