Lymphedema Treatment: Do Acid Reflux Meds Cause Kidney Damage?

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Acid Reflux Meds/Kidney Damage Link Unclear

Kaiser Health News—Is there a definitive link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—commonly used to treat chronic heartburn or acid reflux—and kidney disease? Commercials for class-action lawsuits and an increasing amount of scientific evidence suggest there is.

Obesity Raises Gum Disease Risk

Med Page Today—A recent study suggests severe gum disease risk is more than four times higher in people who are obese and three times higher in those who are overweight

Fennel Reduces Symptoms of Menopause Safely

MNT—Hot flashes. Mood swings. Night sweats. Difficulty sleeping. Most women nearing menopause recognize the signs and symptoms of this normal phase of life. New research suggests fennel can relieve symptoms of menopause without adverse side effects

Drugs that Can Cause Sun Sensitivity

Health After 50—

Ultraviolet light from the sun can make the chemicals in some medications interact with skin cells, leading to tissue damage and causing your skin to burn more quickly and with less sun exposure.

Home Tests for Sleep Apnea

Berkeley Wellness—

The gold standard for diagnosing sleep apnea is polysomnography—an overnight test that measures heart rhythm, airflow, blood oxygen levels, brain activity, and other variables in a sleep clinic—but home apnea tests are an option for some people.