Do you have high blood pressure and take medication to help control it? Then you need to pay attention to a new recall on a popular medication taken by many with high blood pressure. The FDA issued recall is described as: “A shipment of Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets USP 12.5 mg distributed by Accord Healthcare Inc. is
As more and more Americans strive to live healthier lives, many are eating healthier and exercising more, all of which is a good thing. Last Saturday, I had to go to a local hospital for a test prescribed by my doctor. The appointment was quite early and didn’t take that long. On the way home,
Most of us older folks have regular doctor visits, many of which are accompanied with blood and possibly urine tests. These tests check for A1C levels, cholesterol, triglycerides and a host of other items found in the blood that can indicate we are healthy or some kind of condition. If you see a report on
While depression has started to receive attention in recent years, society often ignores the lesser-known social anxiety disorder despite its prevalence and the crippling effects it has on a person’s well-being. Depression continues to come under the microscope with sufferers increasingly seeking treatment as the stigma steadily reduces. This is a welcome development, of course,
Nearly 14 million children and teens in this country are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over the last 30 years, research shows that teen obesity risen while the percentage of teens trying to lose weight has declined. That may be due in part to a growing acceptance of different body
Getting a parasite is normally the last thing any mammal wants, but a new study could prove being a host comes with an unexpected side effect. Researchers from the University of California, Riverside (UCR) discovered that some worms have the ability to reduce inflammation and pain in its host. The effect is like that of
In August of 2010, 7-year-old Kyle Lewis was blissfully enjoying his last few days of summer vacation at a river in Texas, squeezing in hours of swimming and family time before heading back to school. The baseball fan, along with his older sister and his parents, Jeremy and Julie, were relishing their carefree time spent
Rheumatoid arthritis usually affects the hands, feet and wrists, and sufferers can often experience flare-ups of the condition during certain periods. “Although there are no specific nutrition guidelines for people with rheumatoid arthritis, researchers have found a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals supplies the body with powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients,” said the
Many women who find out they are pregnant for the first time determine to do everything they can to have a healthy baby. They eat the right foods, drink the right drinks. They exercise and take all of the recommended vitamins and supplements. They are careful of what they do and where they go. However,
While it’s true that many millennials are starting to eat healthier, from what I’ve read and heard, it seems that the older we get, the more health conscious we become and that includes our diets. I’ve heard older folks say they eat more fruit and veggies not only as part of a healthy diet, but
