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Young Adults Flocking to Energy Drinks

Mixing energy drinks with alcohol is growing in popularity among young adults and can lead to overdrinking and related threats such as impaired driving, the report noted. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2PCX3oC via IFTTT

More Evidence Backs CBD For Kids' Rare Epilepsy

CBD products are derived from marijuana, but do not include THC, the active agent in pot that causes a "high." from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2IR574w via IFTTT

1 Radiation Dose Enough For Some Prostate Cancers

High-dose radiation could be more convenient for low-risk patients, and less time-consuming and costly for the medical system. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2J1p33Y via IFTTT

Ambien, Lunesta, Other Sleep Aids Get New Warning

The FDA is also requiring the addition of a "contraindication" -- advice to not use these medicines for patients who have “complex sleep behaviors,” such as sleepwalking, sleep driving and other activities, after taking them. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Vz0WjP via IFTTT

Youth Suicide Rates Spike After '13 Reasons Why'

The Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” included a graphic depiction of a death by suicide, which can trigger suicidal behavior, the study author said. from WebMD Health http://bit.ly/2XYErSR via IFTTT

Consumer Reports Names Top Sunscreens for 2019

The rankings include sections for best sprays, sticks and lip balms as well as those products considered safe for coral reefs. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Vud7hV via IFTTT

Study: Most Kids Incorrectly Use Asthma Inhalers

Only 4% of children whose parents were confident in their use of an inhaler actually used the device properly. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GSqu1M via IFTTT

Blood Test Might Diagnose Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The test tracks changes in the electrical pattern of a person's cells, and it accurately flagged all CFS patients in a small group of 40 people, researchers report. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Lf8aWe via IFTTT

Newly Named LATE Dementia Mimics Alzheimer's

LATE causes memory loss and problems with thinking and reasoning, but on autopsy, doctors don’t find the Alzheimer’s-linked protein clumps known as plaques and tangles in the brain. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DHpgWr via IFTTT

10 Questions for Josh Gad

Actor, producer, and writer Josh Gad shares his personal health philosophy, and he talks about fatherhood, his anxiety, and animating characters. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Li0JNY via IFTTT

World First: Drone Delivers Kidney for Transplant

According to the surgeons and researchers, the flight shows how drones could improve access to organs for people on transplant waiting lists. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UV81qE via IFTTT

Trevor Noah Raises His Voice for Others

Comedian Trevor Noah speaks up about charity, his health, success, reverence for education, and the “beautiful dance” of luck and hard work. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2XWGozm via IFTTT

Youth Suicide Rates Spike After '13 Reasons Why'

The Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” included a graphic depiction of a death by suicide, which can trigger suicidal behavior, the study author said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2vvJNZE via IFTTT

As Sense of Smell Fades, Does Death Come Closer?

The loss of an ability to smell has been linked to your risk of brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and some dementias, but researchers suspected that sense of smell might be related to more health issues. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WjKGjW via IFTTT

A Closer Look At The Vibrant And Kitschy World Of Hindi Pulp Fiction

The niche industry of fast-paced Hindi crime fiction was slowly on its way out, but publisher Minakshi Thakur remained convinced that these novels could find a wider audience. Rebranding the pulp fiction ‘pocket books’ of prolific mystery writer Surender Mohan Pathak, she turned him into a best-selling author in the mainstream market. from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2VAT7tV

Anti-Vax Use of 'Brady Bunch' Show Angers Actors

In the 1969 episode, all six Brady children come down with the measles. They play games and fool around, and are thankful they don't have to take any medicine or get shots, NPR reported. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Vxpt8R via IFTTT

Director John Singleton Dies After Stroke

Acclaimed director John Singleton died from a stroke Monday, shortly after his family removed him from life support. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ZHCJaa via IFTTT

Does Diet Affect a Child's ADHD?

Diet has long been suspected to play a role in ADHD. People have tried avoiding certain nutrients or adding supplements to improve symptoms. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DC9qfW via IFTTT

More Pregnant Women Vaping, Study Says

The research showed that the rate of e-cigarette use was higher for pregnant women (3.6%) than those who weren't pregnant (3.3%). from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GQKYJv via IFTTT

U.S. Measles Cases top 700, More Likely to Come

In 2018, 372 measles cases were reported to the CDC, and 120 in 2017. Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GNWiVt via IFTTT

Job Stress, Poor Sleep, Hypertension a Deadly Trio

“Unfortunately, poor sleep and job stress often go hand in hand, and when combined with hypertension, the effect is even more toxic," the lead researcher said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ZKJeJ9 via IFTTT

More Women Snore Than Is Reported

The underreporting may contribute to the underdiagnosis in women of obstructive sleep apnea, which can lead to high blood pressure, stroke and other health issues. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GFNjFY via IFTTT

2nd Kids Rocking Sleeper Brand Recalled in Deaths

The new recall involves 694,000 Kids II Rocking Sleepers, which the Consumer Product Safety Commission says have been linked to five infant deaths since the products began being sold in 2012. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2LedHfB via IFTTT

Many Women With Heart Disease Don't Move Enough

The recommendation is at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ZziNGB via IFTTT

'Exposure Therapy' Best Against PTSD Plus Drinking

In prolonged exposure therapy, patients gradually confront memories, feelings and situations related to their PTSD-causing trauma. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UIQBNN via IFTTT

Radiation Helps Some Hormone-Driven Breast Cancer

Women whose cancers are fueled by hormones such as estrogen and progesterone might think they can choose radiation or surgery, but a combination gives the best results, one expert noted from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2WgFcWM via IFTTT

Study: School Bullying's Impact Can Last a Lifetime

Examples of the bullying studied include being called names, being excluded from social groups, having possessions stolen, or being threatened with or subjected to violence. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UDS8Vn via IFTTT

Does Peanut Allergy Immunotherapy Cause More Risk?

People undergoing peanut immunotherapy had a 22% risk of anaphylaxis, compared with 7% for untreated peanut allergy sufferers, researchers found. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UMcL1K via IFTTT

Is Vitamin D Hype ‘Wishful Thinking’?

Vitamin D has been proclaimed a potential protector against everything from cancer, heart disease, and diabetes to mood disorders like depression and dangerous falls. But recent research has challenged several of those promising roles and revealed how little is really known about the essential nutrient. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GFa3WN via IFTTT

Dangerous 'Kissing' Bug Marches North in U.S.

About 300,000 people with Chagas disease live in the U.S., but most were infected in parts of Latin America where the disease is most common. The likelihood of getting the infection in the United States is low, even if the bug is infected, the CDC says. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2V0E5y0 via IFTTT

UCLA, Cal State Students Under Measles Quarantine

Quarantine orders have been issued to more than 200 students and employees at the University of California, Los Angeles, and California State-Los Angeles because they may have been exposed to measles. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DDudj3 via IFTTT

Half of Older Dialysis Patients Die Within a Year

Half of Older Dialysis Patients Die Within a Year from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GFQCOt via IFTTT

Many Driving on Pot, Even With Kids in the Car

It's not clear from the study how often marijuana use contributes to traffic accidents, but controlled lab studies have shown that pot interferes with driving skills. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2PxpBzJ via IFTTT

Think You Smell Only With Your Nose? You're Wrong

Researchers found that odor-detecting sensors in the nose are also present in the taste cells on our tongue. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2LcCMrw via IFTTT

Too Many U.S. Women Still Drinking in Pregnancy

The study found that, far from decreasing, the rate of drinking and binge drinking in pregnancy actually rose slightly from levels reported in 2011-2013. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DyOXZs via IFTTT

Long Antibiotic Use May Raise Women's Heart Risks

The results mean that for older women who take antibiotics for two months or more, 6 per 1,000 would go on to develop heart disease, compared with 3 in 1,000 among those who did not take the drugs. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UDlljg via IFTTT

Measles, At New High, Can Be Deadly, Experts Warn

Measles was thought to have been a relic of the past, so most young parents haven't witnessed the disease, so they don’t realize how dangerous it is, experts said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ZzwYuZ via IFTTT

Salmonella Outbreak From Cut Melons Tops 100 Cases

All cases were linked to the consumption of pre-cut cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon "packaged in clear, plastic clamshell containers under several different brands or labels." from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2Pw6CFz via IFTTT

Zero Screen Time for Babies, WHO Says

Video chats should be the only screen time allowed for children younger than 18 months, according to the AAP. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GIIYTS via IFTTT

Americans Stressed, Angry and Worried, Survey Says

Being younger than 50, having a low income, and disapproving of President Trump's job performance were all associated with negative emotions among Americans, according to the survey, released Thursday. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2XJrfRO via IFTTT

An Ode To Woman Power, Sussanne Khan Celebrated International Women’s Day With Design Aficionados At The Quarry Gallery

An event hosted by Sussanne Khan brought together her friends, family and decor enthusiasts. Kalki Koechlin shone in the spotlight as she rendered an exceptional monologue. Against the backdrop of luxury marble, guests relaxed over wine and hors d'oeuvres, and marvelled at the granite and onyx available at The Quarry. from Verve Magazine http://bit.ly/2L1KIvx

Veggies, Fruits and Grains Keep Your Heart Pumping

Conversely, the so-called Southern diet, which focuses on meats, fried and processed foods and lots of sweet tea, was tied to a 72% increased risk of heart failure. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2LfdFnZ via IFTTT

Could Common Food Preservative Make People Fat?

When it comes to processed foods, the concern is usually directed toward ingredients like added sugar, sodium and trans fats. But there's also a host of additives that, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, are "generally recognized as safe." from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2W5oLfW via IFTTT

Don't Assume Pot Will Make You Fat

The weight difference among users and nonusers was modest -- about 2 pounds for someone 5 feet, 7 inches tall who weighed about 200 pounds at the start of the study. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2W3dlJO via IFTTT

What Is Your Non-ADHD Partner Thinking?

If you have ADHD, you may sense your partner is sometimes frustrated by your behavior, but you might not know exactly what's bothering her -- or what to do about it. Everyone's different, but there are some common things like disorganization, forgetfulness, or blurting out your thoughts, that can trigger friction. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2W3GAMr via IFTTT

Study: Fatal Medical Emergencies Rise Worldwide

Worldwide, injuries from accidents, falls and burns (22%), heart attacks (17%), lung infections (11%) and strokes (7%) were the leading emergencies in 2015. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GxDb24 via IFTTT

Malawi 1st to Immunize Kids Against Malaria

"It's an imperfect vaccine but it still has the potential to save tens of thousands of lives," one expert said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UUDIF5 via IFTTT

Survey: Many Baby Boomers Not Screened for Hepatitis C Despite Risk

Almost half of baby boomers in a WebMD reader survey said they haven't been tested for hepatitis C. And as many aren't aware that a cure exists. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2ZyT2Gq via IFTTT

Malawi 1st to Immunize Kids Against Malaria

"It's an imperfect vaccine but it still has the potential to save tens of thousands of lives," one expert said. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2UDJoOO via IFTTT

Many E-Cigs Loaded With Germs, Study Finds

Over time, one expert said, exposure to high amounts of such contaminants can prompt the onset of progressive lung illnesses such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2GtGLdu via IFTTT

Doctors’ Pay Up in 2019; Orthopedists Paid Best

A comparison of full-time salaries in primary care shows that male doctors’ earnings grew to 25% more than their female counterparts' earnings this year ($258,000 vs. $207,000). from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DxYJuJ via IFTTT

Target Recalls Wooden Toys for Choking Danger

About 495,000 Bullseye's Playground wooden toy vehicles have been recalled by Target because the wheels can come off and pose a choking hazard to children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said Tuesday. from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2IRWnu5 via IFTTT