Got GERD? Eat This Way to Help Avoid…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 -- Some folks feasting this holiday have to contend with gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD.In fact, about one-third of the population is…

New Advances Mean Many Patients Go Home Same…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Nov. 24, 2023 -- Robert Fleetwood, 73, needed joint replacements in both knees, both to relieve his arthritis pain and to continue competing in athletic activities.And thanks…

Give Thanks for Healthy Diet Changes During the…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 (Healthday News) -- Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday eating season, when everyone is constantly tempted by sweet treats, rich foods and fancy,…

Family Fun Can Burn Off Those Extra Thanksgiving…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Nov. 23, 2023 -- It’s common to find yourself stuffed at some point during Thanksgiving Day festivities, but experts say staying active can help you burn some…

Avoid Food Poisoning This Holiday Season

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReportersWEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 -- The last thing a holiday host wants is to have guests get food poisoning from the feast they’ve set.That’s…

Birth Rates Have Risen in States With Abortion…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 -- New data shows that births rose in the first half of 2023 in states where abortion bans came into effect following the fall…

Clues to Mysterious New Sickness Affecting Dogs

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 -- A new type of bacterial infection could be the culprit behind a mysterious canine respiratory illness that has been infecting dogs from coast…

Breast Cancer Rates Higher in Urban vs. Rural…

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com.By Ernie Mundell and Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReportersWEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 -- Environmental contaminants may be driving higher rates of breast cancer in urban areas compared to rural locales, a new…