For those who suffer from the dreaded “red wine headache,” experts are offering some insights into why it occurs and how to prevent it. The festive holiday season often includes an increase in red wine consumption — but for some, enjoying even one or two glasses can leave them with …
Read More »Single night binge-drinking more likely to cause liver disease than few drinks a week: study
A single night of binge-drinking is more likely to cause liver disease than a few drinks spread across the week, a study revealed. According to a study done by the University College London, first reported by the London Standard, measuring the pattern of alcohol intake was more accurate than volume …
Read More »What is ketamine, the drug that killed Matthew Perry?
Nearly seven weeks after Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his California home, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner released the actor’s cause of death as “acute effects of ketamine.” Secondary conditions contributing to the death were listed as “drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine,” …
Read More »Brown seaweed consumption could help type 2 diabetes management, study shows
Brown seaweed could be a great nutritional supplement for some diabetes patients. A new South Korean study, published in the journal Nutrients, revealed that eating certain algae could be a promising strategy for blood glucose management. Researchers at the Seoul National University of Science and Technology, within the Department of …
Read More »Source of severe morning sickness found in new study, could enable relief during pregnancy
It’s common for pregnant women to experience some degree of morning sickness, but a smaller subset have severe, potentially debilitating nausea and vomiting — and now a new study has pinpointed the likely source of it. A research team led by the University of Cambridge in the U.K. found that …
Read More »Through ‘Memory Drawing’ program, Canada artist helps seniors capture precious memories in works of art
For many aging seniors, memories are precious and fleeting. Now, one Canadian artist is helping some of them capture their favorite scenes in lasting works of art. Erin Finley is an award-winning artist who teaches at OCAD University in Canada. She’s the creator of Memory Drawing, a program that helps …
Read More »Coca-Cola recalls 2,000 Diet Coke, Sprite, Fanta Orange soda packs
Coca-Cola recalls soda over “foreign material” Coca-Cola issues soda recall over “foreign material” 00:27 Coca-Cola is recalling 2,000 cases of Diet Coke, Sprite and Fanta Orange soda cans because they may contain “foreign material.” The recall comprises 12-packs of 12-ounce cans, including 1,557 packs of Sprite, 417 of Diet Coke …
Read More »Marijuana use among pregnant women linked to low birth weight, study finds
It’s long been proven that smoking cigarettes is harmful to fetuses, and now a new study has confirmed that the use of cannabis during pregnancy — including medical marijuana — can increase health risks for babies. Researchers from the University of Utah Health studied more than 9,000 pregnant women across …
Read More »Carrot juice could boost the immune system and reduce inflammation: study
Adding carrot juice to your daily nutrition routine could help promote better health. A small study published in the journal Nutrients this month found that drinking carrot juice could help boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. Researchers from the University of Southern Denmark took into consideration the bioactive compounds …
Read More »ChatGPT spreads inaccuracies to drug information questions, study finds
ChatGPT has been found to have shared inaccurate information regarding drug usage, according to new research. In a study led by Long Island University (LIU) in Brooklyn, New York, nearly 75% of drug-related, pharmacist-reviewed responses from the generative AI chatbot were found to be incomplete or wrong. In some cases, …
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