Zantac: Avoid This Brand Name Heartburn Medication

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 28, 2019. Some ranitidine heartburn medications, including those commonly known by the brand name Zantac, may contain a cancer-causing chemical called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).1 NDMA is a nitrosamine chemical that was formerly used to make rocket fuel and lubricants,2 but it’s now only used… Read More »

Saline Now Recommended for COVID?

According to research presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) in early November 2023, gargling and rinsing your nasal passages with a simple saline solution can ease the respiratory symptoms of COVID-19 and reduce your risk of hospitalization. The results have not yet been published in a… Read More »

Study Shows How This Type of Exercise Can Slow Parkinson’s

Engaging in the gentle exercise of tai chi may be a simple way to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and slow disease progression over time. While drug treatments are typical first-line treatments, nondrug options, including physical exercise, may improve quality of life while resulting in less need for prescription drugs.1 Not only is tai… Read More »