Around the world there are signs that for some people who consume these drinks, there are side effects.
With Americans chugging energy drinks like never before, fears are growing among doctors that the ingredients might be putting some consumers at risk. The beverages contain a hodgepodge of caffeine, sugar and dietary supplements such as vitamins and herbal extracts, whose effects aren’t well understood.
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Smoking habit could cost you your job if you work at a hospital.
Smokers now face another risk from their habit: it could cost them a shot at a job. More hospitals and medical businesses in many states are adopting strict policies that make smoking a reason to turn away job applicants, saying they want to increase worker productivity, reduce health care costs and encourage healthier living.
Continue reading… “Hospitals Shifting From Smoke-Free to Smoker-Free Workplaces”
Experts say that a ‘minimum’ distance of 50 yards should be maintained between petrol stations and housing.
Living within 100 yards of petrol stations can damage your health, according to a new study. Researchers found that air in the immediate vicinity of garages is often polluted and can harm local residents.
Half a billion adults are obese worldwide.
More than half a billion adults are clinically obese in a near-doubling of the numbers of dangerously overweight adults since 1980s , doctors warned on Friday . Nearly one in nine of all adults — are clinically obese, according to research by a team from Imperial College London , Harvard and the World Health Organisation (WHO ).
Do you need a hug?
Stroking, hugging and touching have been associated with many health giving properties from reducing stress, to pain relief, to maintaining relationships. Scientists have shown that holding the hand of a loved one can reduce their pain during times of distress.
HealCam is a ChatRoulette variant that invites you to select a disease, medical condition, or health issue (Crohn’s, back pain, pregnancy, bipolar disorder, allergies, HIV, etc) and connects you with someone else who shares your problems, so you can share notes. Sounds like a helpful way to find tips and commiseration when you need it.
Hot flashes lower risk of breast risk.
Here’s some good news for women ever bothered by hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms: Your risk for breast cancer may be reduced as much as 50%, researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle report.
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Drinking tea in front of a roaring fire may be enjoyable but it could be encouraging your body to pile on weight.
Sitting in your cosy home stops you from burning calories. It already adds unwanted pounds to your winter fuel bills.
Patient in ICU after suffering second heart attack.
The costs of heart disease in the United States will triple between now and 2030, to more than $800 billion a year, a report commissioned by the American Heart Association predicted on Monday.
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Where does your food come from?
In response to a new federal food safety law and growing consumer interest, vast amounts of new data are being generated about the complicated path that food takes from field to supermarket shelf.
Continue reading… “New Traceability Rule Represents Major Adjustment for U.S. Food Industry”
Health problems could prevent Americans from obtaining health insurance.
As many as 129 million Americans under age 65 have health problems that could hurt their ability to obtain health insurance or force them to pay higher premiums, a U.S. government study said on Tuesday.
Continue reading… “Study: 129 Million Americans Under 65 Have Pre-Existing Health Conditions”
Organic milk is better for your health.
Milk from organic cattle that eat a fresh grass diet is consistently better for your health, a new study claims. Researchers have found that organic milk generally contained less saturated fat and more good fatty acids than milk produced at intensive commercial dairy farms.
Continue reading… “Milk From Organic Cattle Less Fatty Than Ordinary Milk”