Male UTI Treatments May Miss the Mark

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are more common in women than in men. But for men who have UTIs, poorly defined treatments can lead to antibiotic resistance and higher costs.

Smoking in Cars: Polluting Kids

Smoking in the car is only bad if the windows are up, right? Think again! Scientists found extreme pollutants from secondhand smoke in the backseat even with the front windows completely down.

Still Feeling Depressed Despite Meds?

Antidepressants are great for treating depression – when they work. But what about depressed patients who don't get better with antidepressants? They could try a certain talk therapy.

Diabetes Drug Battles Ovarian Cancer?

How exactly a diabetes drug helps ovarian cancer patients is still unknown, but the success rate is very encouraging. Further studies are needed to see if metformin should be made part of standard treatment.

Tax Breaks Don't Boost Organ Donation

Organ transplants can save lives. Sadly, there are not enough organs to match the number of patients who need organs. Some US states have started giving tax breaks to living organ donors.

Arthritic Kids Face Lung Problems

Inflammatory arthritis isn't only for adults. Children can develop the condition too. This means they are not only faced with pain but also complications of living with an inflammatory disease.

Ecotrin

Ecotrin (generic: aspirin) is an over-the-counter medication used to temporarily relieve minor aches and pains.

Ecotrin belongs to a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which work by stopping substances in your body that cause inflammation and pain.

This medication comes in tablet form and is taken up to 6 times a day, with or without food.

Kidney Disease Kids: Pointers for Parents

It's hard work being a parent. It's an even harder job to be a parent of a child with chronic kidney disease. You may feel lost, confused or distressed. But you don't have to feel this way.

Web Tool Helps Track or Treat Prostate Cancer

While up to half of prostate cancer cases are not life threatening, most patients choose to treat the disease with surgery or radiation. A new web-based program aims to help reduce unnecessary treatment.

Zegerid OTC

Zegerid OTC (generic: omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate) is an over-the-counter medication used to treat heartburn that occurs 2 or more days a week.

Zegerid OTC belongs to a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors, which work by lowering the amount of acid in your stomach that would cause heartburn. Sodium bicarbonate is a salt that protects omeprazole from stomach acid.

This medication comes in capsule form and is usually taken once a day at least 1 hour before eating in the morning.

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