NSAIDs like diclofenac, ibuprofen and naproxen are staples of treatment for painful chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis. Many people are aware that these drugs can have negative consequences for the digestive tract. But new research suggests they may also increase the risk for heart disease.
Turmeric, the yellow spice in curry powder, may have benefits beyond flavor. Research suggests that a component in turmeric might help prevent cancer. How does it work?
What’s the best treatment for children’s ear infections? Pediatrician Alan Greene gives us the scoop.
The FDA recently approved a new device, LipiFlow, to treat dry eyes. How does it work?
Explore the stories behind the health headlines.
Guests: Alan N. Carlson, MD, is professor of ophthalmology at Duke School of Medicine and chief of the Corneal and Refractive Surgery Service at the Duke Eye Center.
Ajay Goel, PhD, is Director of Epigenetics and Cancer Prevention at the Baylor Research Institute in Dallas, TX. The photo is of Dr. Goel. His research was published in Genes & Nutrition in May 2011. Here is more research from the same group of scientific collaborators.
Alan Greene, MD, is founder of www.drgreene.com and clinical professor of pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine. His books include Feeding Baby Green and Raising Baby Green. He is co-chairman of the board of The Society for Participatory Medicine.
Tim Willis is CEO and president of TearScience.
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