TUESDAY, June 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Sudden withdrawal from coffee and cigarettes can trigger symptoms that mimic serious disease, leading to unnecessary tests in hospital intensive care units, a new review concludes. “Nicotine and caffeine are some of the most commonly used and highly addictive substances in modern society,Continue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Scores of over-the-counter and prescription drugs interact poorly with alcohol, says the American Addiction Centers. Side effects of mixing alcohol and certain drugs range from nausea to organ damage, the organization says. Some drugs that do not mix with alcohol include: Ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Sudafed and otherContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Liver spots are flat, dark areas of pigment that appear on the skin — often on areas exposed to the sun. The likelihood of getting such spots tends to rise as we age, says MedlinePlus. Common after age 40, the painless spots typically appear on the face,Continue Reading
California Ends Warning Over Coffee and Cancer
FDA Finds Toxic Nonstick Compounds in Grocery Store Foods
Label Error Forces Recall of Cough Syrup
2 Million Patient Files May Have Been Stolen From Quest Diagnostics
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MONDAY, June 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Want to celebrate longer days and warmer nights with fewer calories? Try these smart ways to cut the calories from favorite cocktails. If you’re a daiquiri diehard, skip the packaged mixers and sugary concentrates. Make your own daiquiri base with naturally sweet-tasting berries.Continue Reading
MONDAY, June 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Being thoughtful and caring are great qualities to have, but if you go out of your way to get people to like you, you could be a people-pleaser, with unfortunate consequences for your own well-being. If you’re always saying yes to others, you’reContinue Reading
MONDAY, June 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In what amounts to a double whammy for those living with HIV, a new American Heart Association scientific statement says these patients face higher heart risks but also major barriers to health care. Three-quarters of people in the United States with HIV areContinue Reading
Perdue Recalls Almost 32,000 Pounds of Chicken
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(HealthDay News) — When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior, they send a message that it is not acceptable, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service says. Parents and school staff can help prevent bullying by talking about it, building a safe school environment and creating aContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — From climbing on the playground to playing in a soccer game, children are prone to getting minor cuts and wounds to the mouth. Most of these injuries can be handled with simple first aid, says the University of Rochester Medical Center. Although most are easy to careContinue Reading