Indiana mom dies of 'water toxicity.' Here's what you should know about drinking water too fast
The death of Indiana woman Ashley Summers over the July 4th weekend has sparked discussion about the dangers of water toxicity.
Aug 11, 2023
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Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms: News and Research on Consciousness Disorders
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FDA sends warning to companies selling THC products that look like candy, cookies
Several companies are selling copycat food items that have the potential to trick people, including children, into consuming dangerous quantities of cannabis.
Jul 5, 2023
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Decreased thalamic activity is a correlate for being asleep: Study investigates neural mechanisms of anesthetics
In a study conducted at the University of Turku, Finland, the neural mechanisms of different anesthetics were investigated using functional brain imaging. Disconnection from external world and events ("sleeping") was specifically ...
Jun 29, 2023
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When to withdraw care in severe traumatic brain injury
Gregory Hawryluk, MD, Ph.D., Akron General Hospital, and co-authors surveyed panelists from the Seattle International severe traumatic Brain Injury Consensus Conference (SIBICC), querying them on the use of prognostic calculators, ...
May 15, 2023
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Your neighborhood may affect your survival from stroke, other neurologic conditions
People living in disadvantaged neighborhoods—areas with higher poverty levels and fewer educational and employment opportunities—had an increased risk of dying within a month of being hospitalized for stroke, epilepsy and ...
Feb 15, 2023
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Lightheadedness may be a symptom of atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy or stroke
Atrial fibrillation, cardiomyopathy or some types of stroke may cause people to experience lightheadedness or dizziness, according to the American Stroke Association.
Feb 10, 2023
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Silent killer: Shield your family from carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a silent, odorless killer, but even during winter heating season, it's possible to stay safe.
Jan 30, 2023
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Power Slap League: A brutal 'sport' that may leave contestants with brain damage
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president Dana White has created a new brutal sport: Power Slap League. In this "sport," contestants (men and women) slap each other as hard as they can in the head. A winner is decided ...
Jan 30, 2023
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As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home
The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday.
Jan 3, 2023
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TikTok trend is sending kids home sick across US: What is the 'One Chip Challenge?'
A single chip is wreaking havoc in school districts across the country, sending children home sick and sometimes even to a hospital. The "One Chip Challenge," which has over 850 million views on TikTok, is making a bold return ...
Oct 5, 2022
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