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ADHD Drug to Get Stronger Warning
U.S. officials have asked a pharmaceutical company to add a label warning of a risk for heart problems for patients taking the prescription drug Dexedrine, a stimulant used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).» Read more about ADHD Drug to Get Stronger Warning
Breast-cancer drug Herceptin linked to treatable heart problem
Herceptin, a popular Genentech drug for fighting advanced breast cancer, causes heart problems more frequently than researchers initially thought, according to a new study. … most of the heart problems could be treated with beta blockers or ACE inhibitors.» Read more about Breast-cancer drug Herceptin linked to treatable heart problem
Report Says Sugary Drinks Pile on Pounds
Soft drink trends have marched lock-step with the growing obesity epidemic, but industry groups have long fought efforts to say one directly caused the other. Regardless of this debate, a single 12-ounce can of soda provides the equivalent of 10 teaspoons of table sugar, the Harvard review says.» Read more about Report Says Sugary Drinks Pile on Pounds
Ultrasound Might Affect Baby’s Brain Development
Preliminary findings in mice suggest that fetal ultrasound might affect newborn brain development» Read more about Ultrasound Might Affect Baby’s Brain Development
Spotlight on rare disease: Hyperparathyroidism
A Bahraini suffering from a rare and debilitating disease has sparked a global campaign to create an international day to raise awareness of the illness. Among those spearheading the move is 23-year-old Bahraini Hassan Fadhul, who suffers from Idiopathic Hypoparathyroidism. The disease causes a decrease in blood calcium levels and an increase in blood phosphorus levels.» Read more about Spotlight on rare disease: Hyperparathyroidism
Food wrappers can cause allergic reactions
Common food wrappers contain hidden rubber proteins that could trigger allergic reactions in up to 3.5million Britons some of them fatal, a study has shown.» Read more about Food wrappers can cause allergic reactions
Breast-feeding with pierced nipples gets cautious OK
The good news is that this nursing journal article believes women should be encouraged to breast-feed, with or without nipple jewelry.» Read more about Breast-feeding with pierced nipples gets cautious OK
When piercing is not enough, some implant bars, split tongues
Body modification is a trend that has been growing steadily for about a decade, attracting more followers now that tattoos and simple piercings are more mainstream.» Read more about When piercing is not enough, some implant bars, split tongues
Hyperhidrosis: What to do about Excessive Sweating
Millions of people around the world have overproductive sweat glands. They suffer from Hyperhidrosis - “a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. People with hyperhidrosis can sweat even when the temperature is cool, and when they are at rest.※ Read more about Hyperhidrosis: What to do about Excessive Sweating
Don’t do this at home: Liposuction
Liposuction - fat removal - is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery in America.» Read more about Don’t do this at home: Liposuction
