Posted by
Cipro vs. Flagyl

Cipro vs. Flagyl

Cipro vs. Flagyl Differences Flagyl (metronidazole) and Cipro (ciprofloxacin) are both types of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. Flagyl also is used to treat some parasitic infections. The drugs are in different antibiotic drug classes. Flagyl is in the nitroimidazole antibiotic drug class, and Cipro is in the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics. Common side […]

Posted by
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection facts Respiratory Viral Infections RSV is a highly contagious virus infection that is most prevalent during the winter season. Most children who develop an RSV infection have mild symptoms of fever, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, and cough. High-risk groups are more likely to have a more severe disease process, including […]

Posted by
Heart Disease May Up Risk of Kidney Failure

Heart Disease May Up Risk of Kidney Failure

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Heart disease may increase your odds for kidney failure, a new study finds. “Individuals with a history of cardiovascular disease should be recognized as a high-risk population for kidney failure,” said study leader Dr. Junichi Ishigami, of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in […]

Posted by
Cluster of Unhealthy Risk Factors Could Raise Odds of Recurrent Blood Clots

Cluster of Unhealthy Risk Factors Could Raise Odds of Recurrent Blood Clots

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — People with what’s known as the “metabolic syndrome” are vulnerable to recurring blood clots, new research shows. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions, including obesity, high blood sugar, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. These factors put people at risk for diabetes, heart disease […]

Posted by
AHA News: After Stroke, an ‘Astounding’ Risk of Heart Problems

AHA News: After Stroke, an ‘Astounding’ Risk of Heart Problems

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Women and men have a much higher risk of dangerous heart problems soon after their first stroke compared to people without stroke, even if they don’t have obvious underlying heart disease, a study has found. Researchers investigated data on more than 93,000 people […]

Posted by
HIV Triggers Immune System ‘Amnesia’ to Smallpox: Study

HIV Triggers Immune System ‘Amnesia’ to Smallpox: Study

Latest HIV News THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — HIV infection causes a loss of immunity to smallpox, even in people who were vaccinated as kids and are taking antiretroviral drugs to restore their immune system, a new study finds. Such “HIV-associated immune amnesia” could explain why people with HIV who are on antiretroviral […]

Posted by
Processed Foods Are Making Americans Obese

Processed Foods Are Making Americans Obese

Latest Diet & Weight Management News THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The convenience and lower cost of processed foods is hard to resist. But ready-to-eat meals and snacks are making Americans obese and unhealthy, a new study suggests. As more people eat cheaper processed foods, they are getting fatter, said researcher Leigh Frame, […]

Posted by
Flu Cases Surge Early, Could a Tough Season Lie Ahead?

Flu Cases Surge Early, Could a Tough Season Lie Ahead?

Latest Cold and Flu News By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 9, 2020 (HealthDay News) — This year’s flu season has already turned bad quickly, and experts worry the worst is still to come. Flu cases and flu-related hospitalizations have risen sharply since October, with at least 6.4 million reported cases and 55,000 hospitalizations, according […]

Posted by
Prostate Cancer Facts

Prostate Cancer Facts

Articles on Prostate Cancer What should I know about prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is common, but there are also many types of treatments to consult with your doctor about. The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that is a part of the male reproductive system that wraps around the male urethra at it exits from the […]