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Just 2 glasses of soft drinks daily tied to higher death risk

Just 2 glasses of soft drinks daily tied to higher death risk

A new study looking at hundreds of thousands of individuals has linked higher consumption of soft drinks with greater risk of premature death. The researchers saw that the association held for both artificially and sugar sweetened drinks. Most soft drinks pose a health risk, and new research finds that two glasses of soft drinks per […]

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How selective breeding has altered dogs’ behavior

How selective breeding has altered dogs’ behavior

For centuries, humans have bred dogs for specific traits or behaviors, developing breeds with a wide array of “specializations,” from companionship to herding or scent hunting. A new study shows that this selectiveness has led to distinctive dog breeds with distinctive brains. Breeding dogs for different purposes has led to significant differences, not just in […]

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Health Tip: Broken Nose Care

Health Tip: Broken Nose Care

(HealthDay News) — After breaking your nose, you should rest, ice it and keep your head elevated, says MedlinePlus. When caring for a broken nose at home, MedlinePlus reminds people: Do not remove any packing or splints unless instructed by your doctor. Take hot showers to breathe in the steam. Clean the inside of your […]

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Coming Soon: A ‘Pot Breathalyzer’?

Coming Soon: A ‘Pot Breathalyzer’?

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, Sept. 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Driving while high on marijuana can be as dangerous and illegal as driving drunk, but unlike alcohol, there’s no way to detect pot on your breath. That could change, however, as University of Pittsburgh scientists are working hard to […]

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Cramps but No Period

Cramps but No Period

Why do I have cramps but no period? Several conditions can cause cramps but no period. Pelvic pain similar to a menstrual period can happen at times when no period is due or can occur because of conditions other than the monthly cycle. Sometimes it is hard to tell the exact reason for cramps that […]

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erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide (gel or pak), Benzamycin

erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide (gel or pak), Benzamycin

What is erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Benzamycin is a combination of erythromycin and benzoyl peroxide and is used for the topical treatment of acne (pimples). Erythromycin is an antibiotic. The exact mechanism by which topical erythromycin reduces pimples is unknown. Erythromycin probably reduces pimples by penetrating into […]

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iloperidone (Fanapt)

iloperidone (Fanapt)

What is iloperidone? What are the side effects of iloperidone? Iloperidone is an oral, atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia. Other atypical antipsychotic drugs include Atypical antipsychotics differ from typical antipsychotics because they cause a lesser degree of movement (extrapyramidal) side effects and constipation. The exact mechanism of action of iloperidone is not known, but […]