Life and Health
Measures to Prevent Bites from Mosquitoes, Ticks, Fleas and other Insects and Arthropods
Important tips as summer approaches…
It’s Spring Cleaning Time
Low costs steps to a safer and healthier home…
Chantix Stop Smoking Drug Side Effects Include Suicidal Thoughts
New FDA findings point to increasing risks of serious Chantix side effects…
Have you been Checked for Kidney Disease
Make the kidney connection…
Who Needs a Pacemaker?
Commonly when a heart beats too slow…
Analgesic Nephropathy (Painkillers and the Kidneys)
Analgesic Nephropathy (Painkillers and the Kidneys) Analgesic Nephropathy (Painkillers and the Kidneys) An analgesic (AN-ul-JEE-zik) is any medicine intended to kill pain. Over-the-counter analgesics (medicines bought without a prescription) include aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, and others. These drugs present no danger for most people…
Kidneys
Kidneys Facts on Kidney Disease Source: National Kidney Foundation About Kidney DiseaseAccording to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF), “About 20 million Americans are affected by kidney and urologic diseases, and millions more are at risk. Kidney disease is one of costliest illnesses in the U.S. today.” NKF…
Renal Tubular Acidosis
Renal Tubular Acidosis Renal Tubular Acidosis Your body’s cells use chemical reactions to carry out tasks such as turning food into energy and repairing tissue. These chemical reactions generate acids. But too much acid in the blood (acidosis) can disturb many bodily functions. Healthy kidneys help maintain acid…