Health News
Why Is Rudolph’s Nose So Bright?
We sing about him at Christmas every year, but do you really know why Rudolph’s nose is so red? It turns out that reindeer have 25 percent more capillaries in their shnoz than humans.
Why'd the Man Cross the Road?
Stop, look and listen: it applies to everyone and not just kids and chickens crossing the road. Guys should be extra careful as well.
Don't Rely on the Label
Yes, generic brands are cheaper and contain the same ingredients. But be wary of the safety information provided on those medicines when shopping.
Stay A While, Or Not
Most people want to be in and out of the hospital as quickly as possible and not have to come back. This also holds true for veterans.
Safe Toys for the Holidays
On the first day of Christmas, my mommy gave to me… three non-choking-hazard toys, two BPA-free figures and a stuffed animal without removable parts... How safe are the toys under your tree this year?
Costs of Kids Eating Poison
Warning labels are definitely helping parents keep poisonous materials out of their kids' mouths, but it's still costing consumers millions in hospital bills.
FDA Drug Safety Communication: Xyrem
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reminding healthcare professionals and patients that the combined use of Xyrem (sodium oxybate ) with alcohol or central nervous system (CNS) depressant drugs can markedly impair consciousness and may lead to severe breathing problems (respiratory depression).
Exercise Just Takes a Few Minutes
Some say it's 30 minutes of exercise twice or thrice weekly to see benefits. Others say it's 20 minutes done more often. For cancer patients who may be short on time or lack the energy, just a few minutes a day can help.
FDA approves Signifor, a drug for Cushing’s disease
The US Food and Drug Administration today approved Signifor (pasireotide diaspartate) injection for the treatment of Cushing’s disease patients who cannot be helped through surgery.
The Up and Down Test
Get off that chair and try sitting on the floor. How well you're able to do that and stand back up can say a lot about your fitness and depict your chances of dying.