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Laxatives for Constipation

Laxatives for Constipation

Laxatives and constipation definitions and facts Fruits and vegetables can act as natural laxatives. The definition of constipation is infrequent bowel movements that may be painful or difficult, along with hard stool. Common causes of constipation include diets low in fiber, side effects of medications (such as narcotics, antidepressants, iron supplements, calcium channel blockers and […]

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FODMAPs (Low FODMAP Diet for IBS)

FODMAPs (Low FODMAP Diet for IBS)

FODMAP foods for IBS, definition, and facts A low FODMAP dietary plan can help ease IBS symptoms. FODMAP stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols, which are short chain carbohydrates and sugar alcohols that are poorly absorbed by the body, resulting in abdominal pain and bloating. FODMAPs occur in some foods naturally or as […]

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How to Eliminate Added Sugars From Your Diet

How to Eliminate Added Sugars From Your Diet

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News THURSDAY, July 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — People are getting the message about the dangers of sugar. Nearly 70% of Americans have cut back on foods high in added sugars, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council Foundation. But there’s still a […]

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Victoza (liraglutide)

Victoza (liraglutide)

What is liraglutide? What are the uses for liraglutide? What brand names are available for liraglutide? Victoza Is liraglutide available as a generic drug? No Do I need a prescription for liraglutide? Yes What are the side effects of liraglutide? The most common side effects of Victoza are Combining Victoza with insulin or drugs that […]

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penicillin V

penicillin V

What is penicillin V? What are the uses for penicillin V (phenoxymethyl penicillin)? Penicillin V is effective for treatment of laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and soft tissue and skin infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It also is used for preventing recurrence of rheumatic fever and chorea (a disorder of uncontrolled movement of the body). Only mild […]

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Muscle Spasms

Muscle Spasms

How do health care professionals diagnose muscle spasms? Most people have experienced a skeletal muscle spasm due to overexertion, especially in a warm environment, and are able to self-diagnose. However, if the spasms are severe, last a long time, or keep recurring, it is reasonable to see a health-care professional for evaluation. The diagnosis usually […]

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Another Study Casts Doubt on Safety of Herbal Drug Kratom

Another Study Casts Doubt on Safety of Herbal Drug Kratom

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Chronic Pain News THURSDAY, July 18, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The herbal supplement kratom regularly causes serious side effects and doesn’t appear safe for use, a new study argues. Kratom, made from the leaves of a Southeast Asian plant, is usually used to treat pain and addiction. But poison control […]

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Medical Marijuana Won’t Help Ease Opioid Crisis: Study

Medical Marijuana Won’t Help Ease Opioid Crisis: Study

Latest Chronic Pain News WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Some proponents of medical marijuana have claimed that its use against pain might help curb the ongoing crisis of opioid abuse. But a new study refutes that notion, finding that state laws legalizing medical marijuana have had little impact on the issue. “When comparing […]

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New Test Can Pinpoint Which Pancreatic Cysts Might Turn Cancerous

New Test Can Pinpoint Which Pancreatic Cysts Might Turn Cancerous

By Alan MozesHealthDay Reporter Latest Cancer News WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — To have surgery or not to have surgery? That is the big question for hundreds of thousands of Americans diagnosed each year with a pancreatic cyst. The dilemma? While cysts are very common, most will not actually lead to cancer. But […]

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A New and Better Way to ‘Stage’ Alzheimer’s Patients?

A New and Better Way to ‘Stage’ Alzheimer’s Patients?

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Alzheimer’s News WEDNESDAY, July 17, 2019 (HealthDay News) — One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s is the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, but what part those plaques play in the development of the disease isn’t clear. Now researchers have taken the first steps to trace the progression of […]