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What Treatments Are Being Used for COVID-19 Infections?

by Staff Blogger | March 24th, 2020

COVID-19 cases are global and spreading rapidly throughout the U.S. Many cities and states have enacted either complete lockdowns or soft quarantines where many businesses are closed and residents are encouraged to utilize “social distancing” to reduce their risks of infection. But what happens to people who are infected with coronavirus? The Centers for Disease

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Take Prescription Medications? Here’s How to Handle the COVID-19 Pandemic.

by Staff Blogger | March 17th, 2020

COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus, has spread throughout the U.S. with confirmed cases in 49 out of 50 states. Because of the risks the virus poses to the general population, particularly elderly people and those with suppressed immune systems, both state and federal governments are encouraging people to stay at home as much as

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3 Ranitidine Alternatives for Treating Acid Reflux

by Staff Blogger | March 10th, 2020

Acid reflux is an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous condition that can result from too much acid in the stomach and a faulty sphincter in the lower end of the esophagus allowing that acid to rise. Acid reflux is very common and affects millions of Americans. Because of its commonplace nature, there are many medications designed

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Diabetes Drug Latest to Contain High Levels of Potential Carcinogen

by Staff Blogger | March 3rd, 2020

A type 2 diabetes drug called metformin is the latest medication that was discovered to contain high levels of NDMA, a contaminant that’s a potential carcinogen. The substance was also found in multiple types of valsartan, a blood pressure medication, and both name brand and generic versions of Zantac, also known as ranitidine. A test

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