gut health

New Study Reports Alarming Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents
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New Study Reports Alarming Surge in Electric Scooter Accidents

A new study is finding that an alarming number of young adults are winding up in the emergency room across the nation. And, this time, it’s not from e-cigarettes, it’s from e-scooters. These scooters have become quite popular over the last few years and, unfortunately, that means so have trips to the ER. One study…

Allergies In Childhood Tied to Antibiotic Use in Infancy, New Research Suggests
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Allergies In Childhood Tied to Antibiotic Use in Infancy, New Research Suggests

A new study has found a like between antibiotics prescribed to babies and allergies developed down the road. Researchers suspect the antibiotics may be having a negative effect on the microbiome, which is significant for a tiny human who has barely begun to grow. What we call the ‘microbiome’ are the millions of microorganisms that…

High Blood Pressure Medication Recalled After Potentially ‘Life-Threatening’ Labeling Mistake
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High Blood Pressure Medication Recalled After Potentially ‘Life-Threatening’ Labeling Mistake

A blood pressure medication from Accord Healthcare was recalled due to an error in labeling. The good news is that the FDA has not received any reports of adverse events connected to the recall. The bad news is that this mix-up could lead to life-threatening situations. A pharmacy found a 100-count bottle labeled as 12.5-milligram…

A cancer-linked chemical has been found in heartburn medications. Here’s what you need to know.
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A cancer-linked chemical has been found in heartburn medications. Here’s what you need to know.

Low levels of a potentially dangerous chemical called N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) have been found in the popular heartburn medication Zantac. It works by decreasing the amount of acid made in the stomach. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen NDMA in the news. The same nitrosamine impurity was found in the blood pressure medication Valsartan prompting…

Cleaning Products Tied To Declining Lung Function In Women, Says New Study
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Cleaning Products Tied To Declining Lung Function In Women, Says New Study

A recent study suggests that some household cleaning products could be almost as bad for your lungs as smoking a pack of cigarettes per day. So, if you’re meticulous about cleaning and use chemical solvents – you could be harming your lungs. This is concerning because we rely on proper lung function to pump oxygen…

One Person Has Died and Eight More Hospitalized Due to Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef
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One Person Has Died and Eight More Hospitalized Due to Salmonella Linked to Ground Beef

What Strain Of Salmonella Was Found? The strain in question is called Salmonella Dublin. It is a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious disease and even death in cattle. It is less severe for humans but can lead to bloodstream infections and long hospital stays. Numbers are on the rise and infection can be difficult…