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Fish oil supplementsmay help lower the overall risk of developing cancer, according to a recent study published in theInternational Journal of Cancer.Researchers in the United Kingdom analyzed data from over 250,000 people who took blood tests to measure levels of omega-3 andomega-6 fatty acids. The participants were then monitored for a little more than a decade.Higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 were associated with reduced overall risk of cancer. While the individual risk reduction seems modest, small improvements across large populations could translate to significant health benefits....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Famotidine?What Is Omeprazole?DosagesSide Effects and PrecautionsInteractionsOther Ways To Manage GERD Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Famotidine? What Is Omeprazole? Dosages Side Effects and Precautions Interactions Other Ways To Manage GERD Famotidine (Pepcid) and omeprazole (Prilosec) are popular effective treatment options for heartburn symptoms and are available as lower-cost generics. However, they differ in how they work, their duration of use, and their side effects....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Omeprazole?What Is Pantoprazole?Dosage OverviewEfficacyAlternative Treatment OptionsSide EffectsInteractionsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Omeprazole? What Is Pantoprazole? Dosage Overview Efficacy Alternative Treatment Options Side Effects Interactions Frequently Asked Questions Omeprazole(brand name: Prilosec) andpantoprazole(brand name: Protonix) are medications belonging to theproton pump inhibitors (PPIs)drug class.Omeprazole can be obtained over-the-counter (OTC) or via prescription (Rx), while pantoprazole is an Rx-only medication....

Key TakeawaysAccording to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Omicron variant has mutations that may cause some COVID-19 tests to miss it.However, despite the mutations, current testing methods are still useful for diagnosing COVID.Rapid antigen testing, which can be done at home, also allows people to test repeatedly for COVID. Key Takeaways According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Omicron variant has mutations that may cause some COVID-19 tests to miss it....

UPDATEOn December 28, the CDC significantly revised its estimate of the number of Omicron-driven COVID-19 infections in the United States. While it is still the dominant variant in the U.S, during the week ending on December 18, the CDC says it accounted for only 22.5% of all cases, not 73%. UPDATE On December 28, the CDC significantly revised its estimate of the number of Omicron-driven COVID-19 infections in the United States....

Key TakeawaysPreliminary data suggests that Omicron may be milder than other COVID-19 strains, but it isn’t confirmed if this is due to a lesser disease severity or a higher vaccinated population.Even if the symptoms are milder, the variant is highly contagious and it will expand the base number of infected population and therefore hospitalizations, experts warn.To slow the spread, experts urge vaccinations, masking, and regular testing. Key Takeaways Preliminary data suggests that Omicron may be milder than other COVID-19 strains, but it isn’t confirmed if this is due to a lesser disease severity or a higher vaccinated population....

Key TakeawaysA new preprint study suggests that it’s rare to get reinfected with the BA.2 variant if you were previously infected with Omicron’s BA.1 variant.Although natural immunity provides protection against COVID-19 to some extent, it’s still important to get vaccinated.Experts say the emergence of BA.2 can potentially lead to another surge. Key Takeaways A new preprint study suggests that it’s rare to get reinfected with the BA.2 variant if you were previously infected with Omicron’s BA....

Key TakeawaysOmicron variants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 have overtaken BA.5 as the dominant COVID-19 variants in the U.S.The variants now make up an estimated 44% of all new infections nationwide.An early analysis from Moderna showed that the updated bivalent booster shot appeared effective against BQ.1.1.Omicron subvariants BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 now make up the majority of new COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhen to StopWhen Not to StepSide EffectsStopping SafelyTalk With a ProviderReasons to Stop Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents When to Stop When Not to Step Side Effects Stopping Safely Talk With a Provider Reasons to Stop Although lifestyle changes can help you remove these risks and control your blood pressure without medication, you should not stop taking blood pressure medication without first discussing it with your healthcare provider....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsGetting a ReferralRoleSelectionSpecialists Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Getting a Referral Role Selection Specialists Anoncologistis a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing and treating cancer. A primary care healthcare provider will typically refer an individual to an oncologist if they suspect the person may havecancer, often after using diagnostic tests and tools. There are different types of oncologists, including medical, radiation, preventative medicine, surgical, and palliative medicine....

Key Themes From Our SurveyPeople are hearing about their friends and family getting vaccinated. Those who know someone who has gotten the vaccine are more likely to want to be vaccinated themselves.COVID fatigue leads to less news consumption, so most still don’t know much about the actual vaccines, leaving the door open for misinformation.Healthcare workers in your social circle wield influence, but be careful of conflating their decisions with your own....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsTreatmentWhen to Get Help Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Treatment When to Get Help One blocked nostril can result from allergies, a foreign object, or side sleeping. More serious causes, like a deviated septum or nasal polyps, may also lead tosnoring, nasal-sounding speech, or sinus infections. Symptoms like sneezing and itchiness often worsen at night due to mucus pooling in the sinuses....

Key TakeawaysPeople living in predominantly Black and Hispanic/Latino neighborhoods are less likely to live near a pharmacy.Not all pharmacies offer key services like on-hand medications for certain ailments or COVID-19 vaccination.In many of these neighborhoods, pharmacies shut down at higher rates or open new locations at lower ones. Key Takeaways People living in predominantly Black and Hispanic/Latino neighborhoods are less likely to live near a pharmacy.Not all pharmacies offer key services like on-hand medications for certain ailments or COVID-19 vaccination....