Dear Doctors: I was surprised when a blood test at my annual checkup found I’m low in B vitamins, especially B12. My doctor gave me a shot, and the fatigue that I had been feeling went away. Why is ...

Multimorbidity in which one suffers from multiple conditions demands complex treatments, thereby leading to increased costs.

A study has found genes that are common to two or more chronic conditions such as hypertension and sleep apnoea, results from which could help prevent and treat multimorbidity. Multimorbidity in which ...

The experience of feeling overwhelmed, struggling with shortness of breath, or having a racing heart often leads to an ...

If you are taking metformin, be sure to speak with your doctor to find out if you should be tested for B12 deficiency, which ...

A B12 deficiency does share some common symptoms ... people taking certain medications like heartburn treatments or metformin, those with autoimmune diseases such as type one diabetes or thyroid ...

Levels below 160 pg/mL may indicate deficiency and are often ... are used for GERD and ulcers, reduce stomach acid, and impair vitamin B12 absorption from food. Metformin: Commonly used for ...

Vitamin B12 deficiency: Taking this drug for 2 to 3 ... Symptoms of SLE can include fever, tiredness, weight loss, blood clots, heartburn, and stomach pain. If you have any of these symptoms ...

This study aims to analyze the existence of information about deprescription in the leaflets of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medications. The leaflets available on the Brazilian Health Regulatory ...

Three experts explain what to watch for and how to correct low stores of this B vitamin. By Jenny McCoy Feeling ...

He currently works as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Manhattan Gastroenterology. Heartburn occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. It's typically characterized by a burning ...