Cnn Millions of people across the US are on air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian bushfires wafts along the East Coast. Some schools in New York and Washington are canceling outdoor activities and airports are experiencing delays or ground stops due to poor visibility. Smoking can also cause health problems such as breathing difficulties, burning eyes, dizziness, headaches or nausea. Doctors say people whose symptoms are getting worse should get medical attention. Here’s what they want everyone to know about staying healthy and avoiding problems when the air is…
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Tips on how to take care of fitness in your 40s, what are the health risks
Taking care of your health becomes increasingly important as you enter your 40s as this is a pivotal decade where preventative measures and lifestyle choices can have a big impact on overall well-being. Maintaining a balanced diet full of nutrient-dense foods is key to providing your body with much-needed fuel and fighting age-related health issues. Advice on how to take care of fitness in your 40s, what are the health risks (Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash) {{^RegisteredUser}} {{/RegisteredUser}} {{^RegisteredUser}} {{/RegisteredUser}} Regular physical exercise becomes even more important as it…
Read MoreKratom linked to outsized proarrhythmic risks
Over-the-counter agents used improperly to curb opioid withdrawal or induce high-dose euphoria were linked to a disproportionate number of lethal arrhythmias reported to national pharmacovigilance systems, the researchers found. The antidiarrheal drug loperamide, a weak synthetic opioid, was significantly associated with ventricular arrhythmia (proportional reporting ratio [PRR] 3.2, 95% CI 3.0-3.4), with 37% of 1,008 FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) reports involving death. The arrhythmic signal was worse — a PRR of 8.9 (95% CI 6.7-11.7) — for mitragynine, the main active ingredient in the herbal supplement kratom. Fully…
Read MoreWith the rise of legal gambling, some states want to teach teenagers about the risks
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (AP) As a senior in high school, Nick was blessed with a deadly and accurate jump shot from long three-point range, something he was quick to cash in on. He and his gym buddies not far from the Jersey Shore would compete to see who could make the most baskets, at $5 or $10 a pop. “It gave a different dynamic to the day, a certain level of excitement,” Nick said. “I didn’t know how far she would keep going.” Before long, he was betting staggering amounts…
Read MoreThe government bans 14 fixed-dose combination drugs citing health risks. Full list here
The Center has banned 14 fixed-dose combination drugs (FDCs) in the country saying there is “no therapeutic justification” for these medicines and they may pose “risks” for people. FDC drugs are those that contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a fixed ratio. The move came following recommendations from an expert committee. The Ministry of Health has also issued a notice on the matter. The Center has banned 14 fixed-dose combination drugs (FDCs) in the country saying there is “no therapeutic justification” for these medicines…
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