If you’re referring to the viral senior-health headline, the vitamin usually being discussed is vitamin E. But the claim that it can “raise stroke risk overnight” is misleading. Vitamin E and stroke: what the evidence actually shows High-dose vitamin E supplements have been associated with a higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke, a type of stroke …
If you’re referring to the viral claim “Doctors reveal that eating cucumber in salads causes…”, there is no good evidence that eating ordinary cucumber in a salad causes a serious disease in healthy people. Cucumbers are about 96% water, low in calories, and provide fiber, vitamin K, potassium and other nutrients. They can be a …
Natural and Powerful Homemade Weed Control If you want to control weeds without conventional herbicides, there are several effective approaches—but “natural” does not automatically mean harmless. In particular, popular vinegar-and-salt recipes can damage desirable plants and soil, and concentrated vinegar can seriously injure skin and eyes. U UConn Extension +1 1. Start with the safest …
If this is happening right now, treat it as a life-threatening emergency. If you can still cough forcefully, keep coughing. If you cannot breathe, speak, or cough effectively, call your local emergency number immediately and start self-rescue. R Red Cross +1 If you are alone and choking: what to do Call emergency services immediately. If …
8 Habits You Should Stop This Year If You Are Taking Amlodipine — And Why Amlodipine is a calcium-channel blocker commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain types of angina. It works by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. M MedlinePlus +1 Taking amlodipine doesn’t mean you need to live …
10 Often Overlooked Metoprolol Side Effects That Deserve More Attention Metoprolol is a beta blocker commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, angina, certain heart-rhythm problems, heart failure, and after a heart attack. It works by slowing the heart rate and reducing the heart’s workload. M MedlinePlus Most people tolerate it well, but some side effects …
Over 200 People Are Killed by the “World’s Deadliest Food” Every Year — But Almost 500 Million Still Eat It The food behind this alarming headline is cassava, also known as manioc or yuca. But the phrase “world’s deadliest food” is sensationalized: cassava is an important staple food, and it becomes dangerous primarily when varieties …
Brittle or weak nails are usually not a sign of one specific disease. They can result from everyday factors such as repeated exposure to water and cleaning products, nail polish/remover, trauma, or simply aging. Sometimes, however, nail changes can be associated with an underlying condition, including: Iron deficiency — nails may become thin, brittle, or …
Lou Gehrig’s Syndrome: What Are the First Symptoms? Lou Gehrig’s disease, medically called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), is a progressive neurological disease that damages the motor nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Early symptoms can be subtle and vary considerably from person to person. M Mayo Clinic +1 1. Weakness in one hand or …
Alert: 8 Types of Drugs That Can Affect Memory and Cognition in Older Adults A headline such as “8 drugs that cause serious dementia” is too strong. There is no reliable list of eight medications that simply cause dementia. Some medicines can cause confusion, delirium, sedation or memory problems, and certain long-term medication exposures have …
