What does it mean when your blood pressure fluctuates?
Most people shouldn’t be alarmed to find they have minor fluctuations in their blood pressure, especially if the fluctuations are in normal range. But if…
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Pfizer recalls blood pressure drug over cancer risk
Pfizer is recalling some shipments of its blood pressure drug Accuretic after it found that a cancer-causing compound exceeded safe limits in the affected…
Spring is prime time for asthma, allergies
Ah, the beauty of the spring, when trees and flowers bud and bloom. And we sneeze. Or wheeze. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation estimates that 50 million…
A new OTC painkiller: nostalgia
New research published in the journal JNeurosci has found that nostalgia can reduce pain perception. Chinese researchers asked study participants to rate…
Expand your sandwich horizons
Try one of these eight world-famous sandwiches instead of your usual turkey. Your taste buds will thank you. Montreal smoked meat Beef brisket that’s been…
Bocadillo de carne
The Spanish take their cured meats very seriously. Bocadillo de carne comes in lots of variations, but they commonly come served on a Spanish-style…
Make the classic Reuben sandwich at home
The sweetness of corned beef paired with the salty sourness of sauerkraut, nutty Swiss cheese and tangy Russian (or Thousand Island) dressing, all on…
Workers in some jobs report high incidence of ear ringing
About a fourth of workers might be experiencing ringing in their ears and certain jobs increase their risk. Workers in construction, the automotive…
Watch out for motorcyclists
Watch out for motorcyclists in May Each year during May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month emphasizes the importance of safety gear for riders and the…
Stay safe, matey!
Nothing better than pushing off for the first boat trip of the year. If you plan to hit the waves, keep these safety tips in mind: * Be weather wise….