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Purdue Pharma Knew Oxycontin Was Being Abused Since The Late '90s
Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano on reports Purdue Pharma was aware opioids were being abused soon after introducing them but continued to market them aggressively and Allergan recalling its birth-control pill. This caused healthcare providers to prescribe these drugs at a higher rate. Purdue Pharma's general counsel found that there were references to Oxycontin abuse... [Full Article...]
Chewing gum while walking may help you burn more calories, study finds
One group chewed two different sizes of gum while walking for 15 minutes at a normal pace. In particular, the combination could be helpful in countries such as Japan , where walking is the " most widely performed movement ". 'Additionally, CLS is more likely to occur in the elderly. The gum-chewing participants in that age group saw walking distance, walking speeds, steps and energy all increas... [Full Article...]
Roseanne Barr Apologizes To 'Roseanne' Cast And Crew, Blames Ambien
Jarrett also said she thought ABC made the right decision in cancelling Roseanne amid widespread outrage over the star's comments, adding that Bob Iger, the chief executive officer of Disney, called her ahead of the announcement to apologize. [Full Article...]
Experts told about the unexpected benefits of chewing gum
Researchers at Waseda University in Tokyo had one group of test subjects chew gum while walking for 15 minutes. In short, chewing gum is the surprise ally for weight loss in men who consume this product while performing a physical activity like walking. [Full Article...]
Nipah Virus Claims Another Life In Kerala's Kozhikode, Toll Rises to 14
In Kerala, the deadly virus has claimed lives of 14 people so far. Yesterday, Madhusudhanan (55) of Nellikode in the district, who was undergoing treatment in a private hospital here also breathed his last. The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) said in a statement that it has banned the imports of fresh vegetables and fruits from Kerala. [Full Article...]
Virginia Senate Backs Medicaid Expansion, Promising Health Coverage To Almost 400,000
The Senate passed the budget, which now heads back to House, 23-17. The Republican-controlled Virginia General Assembly has given final approval to a state budget expanding Medicaid coverage to the state's poor. Several state Republicans dropped their opposition this year, saying the state would be better off with increased federal funding for the program. It will expand health care for up to 40... [Full Article...]
Tick-Proofing Your Clothes May Prevent Disease
Patients with RMSF have high fever, headache, belly pain, and a rash with pinpoint red dots or red splotches. Not all the deer ticks are like to carry the Lyme infection . She said FDA regulated products will kill these pests within eight-hours, limiting the susceptibility of transmission. "If you have symptoms, you should go to a physician right away". [Full Article...]
Start colon cancer screening at 45, not 50, ACS urges
The updated guidelines come in response to rising colorectal cancer rates and deaths in younger adults. The American Cancer Society now suggests starting at 45 instead of 50. The group endorses six kinds of screening exams, from low-cost take-home stool tests performed every year to colonoscopies done every 10. A recent American Cancer Society study by Dr. [Full Article...]