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Breakthrough News About Migraine Headaches
Investigators from the International Headache Genetics Consortium, a world-wide collaboration of researchers, have identified the first-ever genetic risk factor associated with common types of migraine. Researchers looked at genetic data of more than 50,000 people and found new insights into the triggers for migraines attacks, which commonly begin in puberty [...]
Tips for Keeping Bag Lunches Safe
Whether it’s off to school or work we go, millions of Americans carry “bag” lunches. Food brought [...]
Feds Caution Against Using Unapproved IUDs
Federal health officials are warning medical practitioners around the country not to use unapproved intrauterine devices (IUDs).
In a July 22 letter, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reminds health professionals that using unapproved IUDs raises concerns about effectiveness and safety—as well as the potential for fraud and counterfeiting.
“Federal law requires [...]
New evidence that chili pepper ingredient fights fat
Capsaicin, the stuff that gives chili peppers their kick, may cause weight loss and fight fat buildup by triggering certain beneficial protein changes in the body, according to a new study on the topic. The report, which could lead to new treatments for obesity, appears in ACS’ monthly Journal of Proteome [...]
Malaria Medication Use for Leg Cramps is Risky
People who use the drug Qualaquin to treat or prevent nighttime leg cramps may be at risk for serious and life-threatening reactions, according to the Food and Drug Administration FDA.Qualaquin quinine sulfate is FDA-approved only to treat a certain type of malaria uncomplicated malaria caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum.This infection, which is rare in [...]
Taxing Caloric Sweetened Beverages: Potential Effects on Beverage Consumption, Calorie Intake, and Obesity
The link between high U.S. obesity rates and the overconsumption of added sugars, largely from sodas and fruit drinks, has prompted public calls for a tax on caloric sweetened beverages. Faced with such a tax, consumers may reduce consumption of these sweetened beverages and substitute nontaxed beverages, such as bottled water, juice, and milk. This [...]
Magic Power Coffee Contains Undeclared Drug Ingredient
Magic Power Coffee, an instant coffee product marketed as a dietary supplement for sexual enhancement, contains the drug ingredient hydroxythiohomosildenafil, a chemical similar to sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra. Hydroxythiohomosildenafil, like sildenafil, may interact with prescription drugs known as nitrates, including nitroglycerin, and cause dangerously low blood pressure. FDA [...]
Flame retardant linked to altered thyroid hormone levels during pregnancy
Pregnant women with higher blood levels of a common flame retardant had altered thyroid hormone levels, a result that could have implications for fetal health, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley.
“This is the first study with a sufficient sample size to evaluate the [...]
1 in 5 U.S. High School Students Have Abused Prescription Drugs
One in 5 U.S. high school students say they have ever taken a prescription drug without a doctor’s prescription, according to the 2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is the first year the survey assessed prescription [...]
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Certified as Primary Stroke Center
Hospital Recognized for Meeting Specialized Needs of Stroke Patients
Alexandria, VA — The Joint Commission, which oversees accreditation and certification of more than 17,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States, has officially certified Inova Mount Vernon Hospital as a Primary Stroke Center, making it part of an elite group of [...]
