Coronavirus: Forget Face Masks, Focus On Basics Needed For 2 Weeks
BOSTON (CBS) – As concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus mount, many people are left wondering if there’s anything they can do.
And no, the answer is not to get your hands on a face mask.
Face masks are useful when worn by people who are already sick to prevent the spread of germs, but not very helpful for healthy people trying to avoid getting sick.
So forget the face masks and focus on the basics.
Read: Answers To Your Coronavirus Questions
According to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, one important step is to make sure you have everything you need at home in the event you have to shelter in...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - February 27, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local Coronavirus Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news
Could Heartburn Meds Spur Growth of Drug-Resistant Germs in Your Gut?
Title: Could Heartburn Meds Spur Growth of Drug-Resistant Germs in Your Gut?Category: Health NewsCreated: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/26/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - February 26, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Could Heartburn Meds Lead to Drug-Resistant Germs?
The findings do not prove that PPIs -- which include popular brands such as Prilosec (omeprazole), Prevacid (lansoprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole) -- are the cause, experts said.
But they are the latest to raise safety questions about the top-selling prescription and over-the-counter medicines. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 25, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Could Heartburn Meds Spur Growth of Drug-Resistant Germs in Your Gut?
TUESDAY, Feb. 25, 2020 -- Common heartburn meds may foster the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut, a new research review suggests.
In an analysis of 12 past studies, researchers found that, overall, the evidence supports a link:... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - February 25, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
FDA Not Recommending Recalls of Diabetes Drug
The FDA began testing samples of metformin for the carcinogen NDMA at the end of last year. Contamination with this substance has led to recalls of blood pressure and heartburn medications within the past 2 years. (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - February 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Survivors Share Their Heart Attack Stories
"Nearly 20 years ago, at age 50, I was walking out of the cafeteria at work with my morning coffee, when I felt a sudden onset of pain in the center of my chest. ... I assumed it was heartburn and ... (Source: AARP.org News)
Source: AARP.org News - February 7, 2020 Category: American Health Source Type: news
What to Know and Do About Possible Nitrosamines in Your Medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating several potentially cancer-causing substances, called nitrosamines, recently found in some drugs, including those used to treat elevated blood pressure, heartburn, and acid reflux. Some of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 27, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Canada faces shortage of heartburn drug Pepcid after Zantac recall
The common heartburn medication Pepcid is in short supply across Canada, and experts say it’s a direct result of the recent international recall of Zantac. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 15, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Two More Heartburn Meds Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogen
Title: Two More Heartburn Meds Recalled Due to Possible CarcinogenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 1/10/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/13/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - January 13, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
More popular heartburn medications recalled due to impurity
More common heartburn medications have been recalled due to the presence of an impurity that might cause cancer. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - January 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two More Heartburn Meds Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogen
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications -- including generic forms of Zantac -- because the pills might contain small amounts of the suspected carcinogen... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - January 10, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Two More Heartburn Meds Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogen
(Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - January 10, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gastroenterology, Oncology, Pharmacy, News, Source Type: news
Three more heartburn drugs recalled over carcinogen fears
This week, the FDA announced recalls of Zantac generics made by Appco Pharma, Northwind and Mylan's non-ranitidine heartburn drug nizatdine. A California lab thinks heat triggers NDMA's creation. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lab investigates heartburn drug ’s possible cancer link
The popular heartburn drug ranitidine, the generic form of Zantac, was linked to cancer in September, prompting some voluntary recalls of the drug and an investigation by the FDA. A lab in California has also been working to get to the bottom of its potential dangers. First on “CBS This Morning,” Dr. Jon LaPook has a look inside that lab. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Two More Heartburn Meds Recalled Due to Possible Carcinogen
FRIDAY, Jan. 10, 2020 -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications -- including generic forms of Zantac -- because the pills might contain small amounts of a suspected... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 10, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
