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Peter Cade/Getty Images You’ve likely experienced the telltale symptoms of heartburn at some point: a burning sensation in the center of your chest, often accompanied by a bitter, acidic taste. Heartburn occurs when the sphincter muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, the tube leading from your […]
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Coffee — sometimes the morning just can’t start without it. That first sip? You can almost feel it coursing through your veins, waking you up from the inside out. And that might be exactly what you need to get yourself to the gym or […]
Suney munintrangkul/Shutterstock It might seem as if sleep and type 2 diabetes would have little in common with each other. However, some relatively recent evidence shows what might be an unexpected link between sleep-related disorders and diabetes risk. In a 2021 interview for the National Institute of […]
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Peter Cade/Getty Images You’ve likely experienced the telltale symptoms of heartburn at some point: a burning sensation in the center of your…
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images Coffee — sometimes the morning just can’t start without it. That first sip? You can almost feel it coursing…
Suney munintrangkul/Shutterstock It might seem as if sleep and type 2 diabetes would have little in common with each other. However, some…
Olga Rolenko/Getty Images The eight B vitamins play important roles in converting the carbs, fats, and protein from your food into fuel.…
kapinon.stuio/Shutterstock Sleep is something the majority of us look forward to. At the end of a long day (or a long night),…
The Trulicity Commercial Explained: Drug Uses, Side Effects, And More – Health Digest
Make your doctor aware of all medications you take including vitamins, herbs, supplements, and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. This is particularly important if you take other diabetes treatment drugs such as: When used with Trulicity, these drugs can increase one’s risk of hypoglycemia. While Trulicity can be taken with insulin in some cases, the drugs should […]
The Unexpected Drink That Has As Much Protein As A Glass Of Milk – Health Digest
People who drink little to no alcohol can develop non-alcoholic fatty liver disease due to obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, or a diet high in fat. A 2019 study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition looked at the effect of adding soy milk to the diets of people with non-alcoholic fatty […]
The Pfizer Super Bowl Commercial Explained: What They’re Doing In The Fight Against Cancer – Health Digest
Pfizer says its vision is to live in “a world where people with cancer live better and longer lives.” To show its dedication to cancer research, 40% of its funds for research and development go to improving cancer therapy. In 2023, Pfizer’s medicine to help treat prostate cancer was approved, as was an antibody that […]
What Happens To Your Gut When You Eat Too Much Protein – Health Digest
The topic of gut microbiome, their composition, and how bacteria, fungi, viruses, and bacteriophage live in harmony with one another is both a burgeoning and interesting one, mainly because your gut health is thought to affect your overall health in so many ways. It’s not just your digestion that your gut bacteria take care of. Want great […]
Avoid Mixing Ibuprofen With This Common Medication – Health Digest
While diuretics used for bloating purposes can often be purchased OTC, prescription diuretics are used to help manage high blood pressure, among other health conditions. When taken alongside ibuprofen, however, they can negatively impact kidney function (via GoodRx). 2010 research published in the scientific journal Pharmaceuticals outlines how older adults, particularly those with health conditions […]
What Happens To Your Cholesterol When You Drink Milk Every Day – Health Digest
In a 2018 study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, people drank about 16 ounces of either skim or whole milk each day for three weeks. Later, they swapped for the other type of milk for another three weeks. When the people drank whole milk, their HDL “good” cholesterol levels increased. Both skim and […]
The Rinvoq Commercial Explained: Drug Uses, Side Effects, And More – Health Digest
Rinvoq may be an option for patients who are unable to take, or did not benefit from, other treatment drugs for inflammatory conditions. This includes the TNF-alfa inhibitor Humira (via Drugs.com). As a JAK inhibitor, Rinvoq does have its differences and may potentially benefit patients who have yet to find symptom relief. While both drugs […]
The Breakfast Mistake That’s Making It Harder To Poop – Health Digest
You might be inclined to skip breakfast because you’re trying intermittent fasting, but this could be stopping your digestive system if you’re not careful. When you eat something, the reflex that signals for you to poop kicks in. This reflex is also more active in the morning hours, which is why eating breakfast will make […]
What Happens To Your Body When You Go To Bed Early Every Night – Health Digest
Going to bed earlier could lead to oversleeping, which has been connected to various health issues, including heart disease (via Johns Hopkins Medicine). Perhaps more importantly, however, the CDC notes that not getting the right amount of sleep regularly can actually raise the likelihood of heart disease. A 2021 study involved researchers tracking more than 88,000 […]
What Happens If Lube Makes Your Skin Irritated – Health Digest
Certain ingredients in lube are known to cause yeast infections in some people, especially if you have sensitive skin. Examples include glycerin, nonoxynol-9, propylene glycol, chlorhexidine gluconate, and petroleum-based products. According to Dr. Jamil Abdur-Rahman, a board-certified OB/GYN and chairman of obstetrics and gynecology at Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois, “Glycerin is a metabolic byproduct of sugar, which […]