Michelle Obama says a pledge by the Olive Garden, Red Lobster and four other restaurant chains to serve healthier meals is a ‘breakthrough moment’ for the industry. The Darden company pledged to reduce calories and sodium. (Sept. 15)
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A quick blast of carbon dioxide gas into the nose may ease some allergy symptoms better than a placebo, and the relief appears to last for about four hours, a new study shows.
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The Dr. Oz Show segment “Arsenic Apple Juice” says tests of the beverage show scary levels of arsenic. But the FDA says the Oz tests are inaccurate.
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MRSA is also sometimes resistant to antibiotics found in over-the-counter ointments like Neosporin and Polysporin, a study shows.
Continue reading …Choosing an over-the-counter pain reliever can be confusing. This article explains the difference between pain relievers and how to use them safely.
Continue reading …A guide to drug safety for seniors, including information on NSAIDs, aspirin, acetaminophen, antihistamines, and more.
Continue reading …Taking too much of over-the-counter pain relievers can lead to liver damage, stomach bleeding, and kidney disease. Learn how you can protect yourself and your family from an accidental overdose.
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Low doses of the muscle relaxant cyclobenzaprine, taken at bedtime, helped those with the painful condition fibromyalgia sleep better and feel less pain, according to a small study.
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African-Americans may develop high blood pressure faster than whites with the same risk factors, according to a new study.
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Doctors say it’s the most important thing parents can discuss with their kids. Yet both parents and kids would rather talk about anything else — including sex and drugs — than weight.
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