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Digestive enzyme supplements for heartburn?

A digestive enzyme supplement can be helpful for people who have difficulty digesting certain foods, but taking one to treat a condition such as heartburn may or may not provide any relief.

Giving antacids and antibiotics to babies can lead to allergies

The overuse of antibiotics and antacids can lead to problems regardless of age, but if given to babies it can contribute to allergies and asthma as children grow.

Trauma-informed care: What it is, and why it's important

Because medical exams are invasive, and because many people have experienced some form of trauma and may be uncomfortable with aspects of the exam, healthcare providers should approach care with consideration for what patients may have experienced.

A mix of treatments may extend life for men with aggressive prostate cancer

Combining multiple forms of radiation therapy with hormone treatments lengthens survival in men with aggressive prostate cancer.

Apple cider vinegar... for heartburn?

There is a lot of anecdotal information about people using apple cider vinegar to treat heartburn, but no published research examining the validity of it.

 

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