(NEXSTAR) – Poison control centers around the U.S. received approximately 24% more calls concerning kids and their consumption of energy drinks in 2023 than the year before, according to data from America’s Poison Centers. More specifically, America’s Poison Centers (formerly the American Association of Poison Control Centers) said there were 2,694 calls to its centers … Read more
Headaches are common and can stem from multiple causes, but one expert is highlighting a less obvious culprit that might be affecting many people in the UK: their mattress. Everyone wants a perfect night’s rest, and while preferences vary, Rebecca Swain, a luxury mattress specialist from WinstonsBed.com, suggests that sticking with an old favourite could do … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to speak about abortion Friday in Georgia, where two women’s deaths have been tied to a state law that mostly bans the procedure after roughly six weeks. Amber Thurman died after waiting 20 hours for a hospital to treat complications that occurred after she took abortion pills. Reported by … Read more
(NEXSTAR) — In a world increasingly in tune with health fads and trends, paired with a decreasing interest in previously popular substances, it can be hard not to get caught up in alternatives and supplements. Some, however, aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. You may have heard of one such substance — found in … Read more
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 21, 2024 7:02 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall of Nutrabolics brand Feed Me Vegan Real Food Protein & Oats bars due to undeclared milk has been expanded. The most recent recall notice, … Read more
Cigarettes and cigars are probably the first products that spring to mind when thinking of nicotine. It’s the powerful ingredient that makes smoking so addictive, while triggering a sense of relaxation. Yet, you may be surprised to know that it’s also the chemical within a number of the public’s favourite foods – though experts suggest … Read more
GENEVA — FIFA teamed up with the World Health Organization on Wednesday for a campaign to educate the soccer industry about the risks of concussion injuries. “Concussion is a public health issue of concern at all levels of football, and many other sports, requiring greater levels of awareness and action,” WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – That first cup of coffee feels life-giving in the morning, and a new study suggests that it just may be. Research published Tuesday in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that drinking moderate amounts of coffee or tea was associated with a lower risk of developing cardiometabolic multimorbidity (CM). The condition … Read more
DAKAR, Senegal — The global vaccine alliance Gavi will buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine to battle outbreaks of the disease in African countries, the organization said on Wednesday. The vaccine doses — manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic — will be available this year, Gavi said, without giving any specific dates. Gavi said … Read more
(NewsNation) — Dr. Oz once asked the question on his titular talk show, “Could a diabetes drug cure obesity?” He was referring to semaglutide, better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, following a surge in demand for the medication. A new medical study published this month suggests yes — with some key factors to keep in … Read more
