News You Can Use for Better Health

Read articles by Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, filled with breaking news you can use for better health.

• Acid-suppressing drugs: They might pose health risks.
• Allergies: Might herbal extract butterbur help?
• Alzheimer’s disease: It’s not inevitable with aging!
• Antibacterial agents: They’re not enough to win the war on germs.
• Autism: Gluten-free and casein-free diet may benefit some children with autism.
• Antibiotics: Long-term use might increase breast cancer risk.
• Background TV: It can be harmful for kids.
• Bad breath: Help for halitosis
• Birth order: A huge shaper of personality
• Blood pressure: Daily dose of beetroot juice lowers blood pressure, boosts cardiovascular health.
• Blood sugar: Spices boost flavor; lower blood sugar levels.
• Body talk: Embarassing but perfectly  natural.
• BPA and health hazards: A common chemical in plastics is linked to many health risks.
• Hot heads: They’re more likely to have heart attacks.
• Nicotine addiction: A vaccine is in the works.
• Shingles: Pain can be alleviated by aggressive medical management.