Updated November 2020. A recent study pre-published by the American Journal of Gastroenterology has identified a connection between the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) and the risk of COVID-19 infections. The risk of contracting the infection appears to increase with the PPI dose. Here we describe how a...
Updated April 28, 2026 Many women experience unpleasant symptoms leading up to, during, and after menopause. It is not uncommon to have hot flashes, insomnia and depression. Hot flashes can cause substantial physical and psychological discomfort. Menopause is not merely an estrogen deficiency, but a complex, multisystem biological and psychological transition,...
Reduced thyroid function or hypothyroidism frequently develops unnoticed until more severe symptoms manifest themselves. It is estimated that 12% of the population in North America have abnormal thyroid function, and 60% of these individuals are unaware they have the condition. It’s a complex condition that can be caused by autoimmune...
Over 10% of people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus experience acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and require supportive treatment with oxygen and even mechanical lung ventilation. Multiple COVID-19 complications occur because SARS family coronaviruses can cause extensive heart and lung damage. SARS-CoV-2 viruses can easily penetrate deep into these organs...
Have you been prescribed hormone therapy for cancer but can’t tolerate tamoxifen side effects? For many women, tamoxifen side effects are too much to stomach, and the prospect of enduring them for five years is not appealing even at the risk of cancer recurrence. Tamoxifen is an option for hormone therapy used...
Elagolix is a new option for treating endometriosis and uterine fibroids Endometriosis and uterine fibroids are common conditions affecting women most often during their reproductive years. Both conditions can cause severe cramps, abdominal and lower back pain, as well as heavy or abnormal menstrual bleeding. Treatment options include pain relievers, hormones,...
Analysis of COVID-19 infections has identified that older patients with pre-existing conditions are at higher risk of severe disease. Doctors treating patients further emphasize that people with hypertension and heart disease are at higher risk of complications. This article discusses the relationship between blood pressure medication and coronavirus and what...
Erectile dysfunction (also known as ED or impotence) affects more than half of all men over 50 years of age and can have many causes. Mental health, stress, cardiovascular health and medications can all play a role. In older men, the risk of erectile dysfunction increases due to underlying...
Erectile dysfunction affects more than half of all men over 50 years of age. Psychological stress is one of the risk factors for erectile dysfunction, and accounts for 10-20% of cases, particularly before the age of 40. Some men suffering from depression avoid taking antidepressants due to fear of reduced...
Are your prescription drugs not working for you at all? Medications are not ‘one-size-fits-all’. It’s important to know how prescription drugs work with your body. Knowing which ones are safe and effective for you – and which drugs do not work for you (or are likely to cause side effects)...
