Posted by
For People With Autism, Encounters With Police Can Turn Dangerous

For People With Autism, Encounters With Police Can Turn Dangerous

By Maureen SalamonHealthDay Reporter Latest Neurology News FRIDAY, May 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Being stopped and questioned by a police officer can be a stressful encounter for anyone, but it is especially hazardous for those with autism. Things can go so wrong that the person with autism winds up in jail because of miscommunications […]

Posted by
Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) vs. buspirone (Buspar)

Hydroxyzine (Vistaril) vs. buspirone (Buspar)

What drugs interact with hyroxyzine and buspirone? Hydroxyzine Hydroxyzine adds to (exaggerates) the sedating effects of alcohol and other drugs that can cause sedation such as the benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs. These drugs include: diazepam (Valium) lorazepam (Ativan) clonazepam (Klonopin) alprazolam (Xanax) Hydroxyzine also adds to the sedating effects the narcotic class of pain […]

Posted by
As Finals Draw Near, College Kids’ Diets Worsen

As Finals Draw Near, College Kids’ Diets Worsen

Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, May 3, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Up all night, stressing out, feeling pressured. Cramming for college finals can bring all that, plus have students reaching for fatty, sugary foods, a new study suggests. “Stress has long been implicated in poor diet. People tend to report overeating and comfort eating foods […]

Posted by
Diet Sodas May Not Help Kids Cut Calories

Diet Sodas May Not Help Kids Cut Calories

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, May 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Kids who favor diet sodas over sugary ones don’t consume fewer calories over the course of a day, a new study finds. And they average 200 more calories daily than their peers who choose water, according to the results of […]

Posted by
Scoliosis

Scoliosis

Source: Getty Images Scoliosis facts Scoliosis is an abnormal curve in the spine. There are several types of scoliosis based on the cause and age when the curve develops; the majority of patients have no known cause. The most common symptom of scoliosis is curvature of the spine. Scoliosis risk factors include age (9- to […]

Posted by
A Heart-Healthy Prescription for America’s Food System

A Heart-Healthy Prescription for America’s Food System

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, May 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — An overhaul of the U.S. food system is needed so Americans can easily choose healthy foods, claims an advisory from the American Heart Association (AHA). “Innovation in the food system is needed at multiple levels — the food industry, agricultural industry, public health and medicine, […]