Health
Hand sanitizer vapors can cause nausea, dizziness
(HealthDay)—The coronavirus pandemic has had an unexpected side effect—a wave of bad reactions to alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
Jun 17, 2021
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As the mercury rises, follow these 5 summer survival tips
As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summer is an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities. Following some simple advice can increase the odds you'll surf through the season without so much as a sunburn.
Jun 3, 2021
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Health
Is mango the luscious superhero of fruit?
If mangoes could be any more of a nutritional hero, they might need to wear capes.
Jun 2, 2021
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Medications
More pot-linked poisoning cases as edibles' popularity booms
Newfangled marijuana products—edibles, concentrates, vapes—are driving an overall increase in pot-related calls to U.S. poison control centers, a new study shows.
May 25, 2021
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Health
Poison centers warn against gas siphoning
A rash of gasoline-related poisoning calls has led U.S. poison experts to warn against gas siphoning.
May 24, 2021
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Immunology
How summer camps can shield your kids from allergies, asthma & COVID
As kids get ready for summer camp, parents might be fretting about exposure to COVID-19, but a doctors' group says they also need to make sure their campers will be protected from allergy and asthma triggers.
May 10, 2021
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Alcohol deaths hit 20-year high in lockdown: UK data
Alcohol deaths in England and Wales have reached the highest levels in 20 years following a sharp rise since the start of COVID lockdown, according to government data released on Thursday.
May 6, 2021
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Medications
Benzodiazepines up risk for nonfatal drug-related poisoning in OUD
(HealthDay)—An increased risk for nonfatal drug-related poisoning is associated with benzodiazepine treatment in patients with opioid use disorder, according to a study published online March 3 in The American Journal of ...
Apr 2, 2021
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Addiction
Nearly half of poison control calls for supersized alcopops involve underage drinkers
Supersized alcopops are ready-to-drink flavored alcoholic beverages with high alcohol content that are disproportionately consumed by underage drinkers. There can be up to 5.5 standard alcoholic drinks in a single 24 ounce ...
Mar 25, 2021
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Health
Storm alert: How to keep your home safe
(HealthDay)—Winter weather can bring hidden dangers, the most deadly of which can include carbon monoxide poisoning and fires.
Mar 17, 2021
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