He adds, “There's some evidence that if you take large amounts just as you get a common cold, you can reduce the symptoms by about half a day. But you have to time it perfectly.” So, the evidence for vitamin supplements is pretty sketchy. The truth is,most of them don't work ...
For two years, COVID has dominated our world. In Australia, we've tested every sniffle, undergone extensive lockdowns, and double-vaccinated more than 90% of adults to combat this lethal virus.
The good news is that new antiviral medication and a preventative monoclonal antibody treatment have received emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. They'll be very important resources for doctors and high-risk patients. Even so, these treatments will be extremely lim...
"For me, it was a very intense, long year of taking medication, talking to people, making sure that I'm alright." She knew she'd made strides since 2012, the year her mother was diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer. "We thought we were going to lose her, which is ...
As for COVID, Paxlovid is an antiviral medication that is typically used in people 50 and older and those with certain underlying medical conditions. It should be started within five days of the onset of symptoms, so if you test positive for COVID, call your doctor to determine w...
If you are a transplant recipient, have a primary immunodeficiency, take immunosuppressive medication, or are undergoing active chemotherapy, and you test positive for COVID-19, you should contact your doctor right away to see if any of these treatments are available to you. ...
As for Paxlovid, the brand name for the oral medication used as a treatment for COVID, Penn said he’s unsure of what will happen to its cost. The drug still doesn’t have full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, bu...
Right now, there are 10 states and the District of Columbia that have had some version of medical assistance in dying approved and on the books. That basically means that about 20% of Americans have access where they live to a physician who can prescribe a lethal dose of medication to them...
If you have persistent nausea and vomiting several times a day, can't keep any fluids down for 12 hours, or are lightheaded from vomiting, tell your doctor or midwife. You may need to be treated with IV fluids and anti-nausea medication. ...
If you're fully vaccinated but also have aweakened immune systembecause of a health condition or a certain medication, ask your doctor what travel precautions you should take. You don't have to wear a mask anymore on airplanes, buses, trains, cruise ships, or other types of public transport...