Gatorade Has A New Drink: Water!
Sports drink Gatorade is launching a new category ...water. Known for their fruit-flavored recovery sports drinks in neon colors, it's betting that they can get in on the huge market for what's called 'function...
Woman Dies From Drinking Too Much Water: What Is Water Toxicity?
An Indiana mother of two, only 35, told her family she felt thirsty and downed 64 ounces of water in 20 minutes. She later collapsed, was rushed to the hospital, and later died from water toxicity.
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Bed Of Nails: Like Having An Acupuncturist On Call.
For centuries acupressure has been used to aid in healing but if lying on a bed of nails doesn't appeal to you (owwwww!) bed of nails has developed a better way to relieve chronic pain and induce relaxation wit...
FINALLY, FDA Approves First Over-The-Counter Birth Control Pill. Now Make Them Affordable.
The FDA announced today that they have approved the first over-the-counter birth control pill, meaning American women can buy contraceptive medication without a prescription.
Keep in mind that more than 100 co...
The Benefits Of A Yearly Checkup.
A yearly checkup, also known as an annual wellness exam, is an essential aspect of maintaining good health. It is a preventative measure that allows healthcare providers to detect and treat any potential health...
Graphic Warnings on Canadian Cigarettes. Will It stop Smokers?
Canada leads the world, again.
Our Northern neighbor will start requiring not just cigarette cartoons but individual cigs to come with warnings like “Tobacco smoke harms children,” “Cigarettes cause leukemia...
An Overview Of Anesthesia: What It Is And How It Works.
Anesthesia is a medical procedure used to manage pain and control a patient's consciousness during surgical or medical procedures. The word "anesthesia" comes from the Greek term "an-" meaning "without" and "ai...
New Study Reveals ‘Dangerous’ Amounts of Melatonin Found In Some Sleep Gummies.
The FDA doesn't monitor supplements such as melatonin since it's not a 'drug' so don't blame them. A shocking new study shows that brands have been mislabeling sleeping aid supplements sold in stores and online...
5 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Reduce Allergies.
Introduction
Though hard to believe, there are more pollutants in the air indoors than outdoors. Unlike the natural scenario, there is no automatic purification process going on with the help of UV rays and ...
CBD Pills: 8 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying.
Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, is a compound in cannabis plants. Unlike its more famous counterpart, THC, CBD does not produce the psychoactive effects that make users feel "high." While CBD can be extract...