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Climate Change a ‘Threat to Human Well-Being,’ Scientists Say

Climate Change a ‘Threat to Human Well-Being,’ Scientists Say

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Prevention & Wellness News TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — A global coalition of more than 11,000 scientists warns that planet Earth is facing a “climate emergency” that will cause “untold human suffering” unless drastic steps are taken. The warming climate is already taking a toll on human health, […]

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Only Children May Have Higher Obesity Risk

Only Children May Have Higher Obesity Risk

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Only children may be more prone to obesity than their peers with siblings, a new study suggests. Latest Healthy Kids News Researchers examined the eating habits and body weight of only children and found that they had less healthy eating and drinking habits than those with brothers and […]

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Do You Take Biotin Supplements? They Could Affect Your Medical Tests

Do You Take Biotin Supplements? They Could Affect Your Medical Tests

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Biotin supplements, often taken to improve hair, skin and nails, can interfere with the results of some critical lab tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday. The FDA is particularly concerned about biotin interference causing a falsely low result for troponin, which is […]

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AHA News: Heart Disease Down Over A Generation Among American Indians

AHA News: Heart Disease Down Over A Generation Among American Indians

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, Nov. 5, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Heart disease among American Indians in three regions has declined with each generation over the past 25 years and fewer men are dying from cardiovascular events in that span, according to new findings in the largest and longest-running study of the community. Heart […]

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Bringing Up the Rear: A Workout for Your Glutes

Bringing Up the Rear: A Workout for Your Glutes

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Exercise & Fitness News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to sculpting a better booty, here’s the bottom line: You need to strengthen your glutes. And more than giving these muscles a toned look, working them also improves the mobility of your hips, helps stabilize your […]

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Bentyl (dicyclomine) vs. Librax (chlordiazepoxide HCL and clidinium bromide)

Bentyl (dicyclomine) vs. Librax (chlordiazepoxide HCL and clidinium bromide)

Dicyclomine vs. Librax: What’s the difference? Dicyclomine and Librax (chlordiazepoxide hydrochloride and clidinium bromide) are used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Librax is also used to treat peptic ulcer disease. It also may be useful in management of acute gastroenteritis (stomach flu). Dicyclomine and Librax belong to different drug classes. Dicyclomine is an anticholinergic […]

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dicyclomine (Bentyl) vs. hyoscyamine (Levbid)

dicyclomine (Bentyl) vs. hyoscyamine (Levbid)

Dicyclomine vs. hyoscyamine: What’s the difference? Dicyclomine and hyoscyamine are anticholinergics used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).  Hyoscyamine is also used to treat peptic ulcer disease, hypermotility of the lower urinary tract, and gastrointestinal disorders.  A brand name for dicyclomine is Bentyl.  Brand names for hyoscyamine include Levbid, Levsin, Nulev, and Anaspaz.  Side effects of dicyclomine and hyoscyamine that are similar include dry mouth, blurred vision, confusion, constipation, difficulty urinating, changes in taste, headache, nervousness, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, impotence, […]