New Advice for Blood Pressure That's a Bit Too High – WebMD

THURSDAY, April 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — If making healthy lifestyle changes doesn’t lower a patient’s slightly high blood pressure within six months, doctors should then consider prescribing medication, a new American Heart Association scientific statement advises.The recommendation is for people with untreated stage 1 high blood pressure (130-139/80-89 mm Hg) who have a low … Read more

What are the home remedies for bad smelling gas? – Medical News Today

Flatulence is a normal and healthy bodily function. Passing gas may make some people uncomfortable and bad smelling gas can lead to embarrassment. Fortunately, strategies are available to help reduce or eliminate unwanted foul-smelling gas.Passing gas, farting, or flatulence refers to a buildup of gas in the digestive system that a person eliminates by passing … Read more

For Black Patients, Hairstyles May Harm the Scalp – Everyday Health

For Black people with tightly coiled hair, certain hair products and styles can cause major scalp woes — itchiness, flakes, even bald spots. But the problems may be reversible with culturally competent healthcare.Chesapeake, Virginia native Daree Allen Nieves, 39, has struggled for years with an intensely itchy and irritated scalp. The discomfort began when she … Read more

7 Natural Remedies for IBS – Everyday Health

These alternatives to potent prescription IBS drugs may offer relief without side effects.When you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), whether it’s marked by frequent bouts of diarrhea (IBS-D), constipation (IBS-C), or mixed symptoms (IBS-M), you might be willing to try anything to relieve your symptoms.Prescription medication may come with potential side effects and aren’t always as effective as … Read more