Antibiotic reactions
In some people, antibiotics cause diarrhea, but this might be prevented by taking probiotics at the same time. According to the Tufts Nutrition Letter,…
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Fuel up with energy-boosting foods
Forget the energy drinks. Dietitians say if you want a steady stream of energy without the ups and downs, try whole foods, grains, fruits and vegetables….
Stent patients should beware of sleep apnea, study warns
Obstructive sleep apnea, the most common type of sleep problem, has long been linked to coronary artery disease, stroke and other heart-related problems….
One shot could someday reduce heart attack risk
Gene therapy might lead to a one-time vaccine-like treatment that would permanently lower bad cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack by as much…
Broken hearts are a real medical issue
If you have a heart, it will be broken, the bards say. Sadly, the doctors say a broken heart can actually be an illness. According to Harvard Medical…
Secret Sauce: Sriracha spices up steak and peppers
The wildly popular Sriracha hot sauce will put some spice into your Valentine dinner. Sriracha is the 80-year-old invention of a Thai cook, Thanom…
Superbugs have a natural enemy
The looming scourge of the superbug — bacteria that antibiotics can’t kill — threatens to bring back the era of death by infection. But there is hope on…
Facts to teach your new teen driver
Teen drivers are inexperienced, usually distracted, and impulsive, statistics show. That’s every single teenager, from the A student to the wild child….
Virtual reality enters the critical safety training areas
Safety training is no game, but game technology is the future in safety. Instead of watching a safety film, trainees will soon be part of the film, in…
Mortgage interest deduction and the new tax plan
A new tax plan passed by Congress in December 2017 allows taxpayers to deduct mortgage interest up to $750,000. This is lower than the previous limit of…