Flu vaccines tests safeThe National Institutes of Health says tests on millions of patients show the swine flu vaccine is safe and effective. The federal agency says results show more than 90 percent of pregnant women who received the vaccine had a positive response. However the problem is still finding the vaccine. The CDC says even though there is a vaccine shortage more doses should be available by the end of the month.
Dramatic surgery British surgeons have successfully completed a dramatic operation. Anita Gurung was diagnosed with a rare and potentially deadly abnormality in her heart. So to correct it doctors stopped her heart drained the blood from her body and re-aligned her blood vessels around her heart. They only had 30 minutes to work -- but doctors pulled it off. Anita Gurung will need weeks before she is up and moving but already doctors are hopeful for a full recovery.
Doctor on Call: Acid reflux"Why would someone have acid reflux all the time, and what can you do about it?"
Patricia from Gurdon
Dr. Oksana Melnyk from baptist health family clinic says acid reflux is the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus - the tube that connects the throat and stomach. You might have it all the time because of your lifestyle. Treatment starts from losing excess weight, eating smaller meals, avoiding foods that seem to trigger heartburn, such as fried or fatty foods, chocolate and peppermint, avoiding alcohol and nicotine. Over-the-counter meds can also help. . If not - you'll need to get a prescription from a doctor.
