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Category Archives: Medical
WHO Says Energy Drinks Are Dangerous – Especially for Young People
Energy drinks, the caffeine-filled, carbonated beverage of choice for people seeking an energy boost, are big business. According to Red Bull’s website, around 5.387 billion cans of the drink were sold just last year. In 2012, a total of 12.5 billion USD was made in the energy drink industry. Estimates from the European Food Safety Authority indicate that 30 percent of adults and 18 percent of children under the age of 10 consume energy drinks. The most staggering estimate, however, is that 68 percent of adolescents drink the highly caffeinated beverages. So what’s the big deal? Well, energy drinks have been associated with several health issues for years, mostly involving heart palpitations, nausea, jitteriness and emergency room visits in young people. They have also even been linked with risky behavior. Now, researchers from the World Health Organization (WHO) are calling for action.
Posted in Food, Health, Health Facts, Medical, News, Nutrition, Parenting
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Number of Smoking-Related Illnesses Reach 14 Million
When it comes to the health risks associated with smoking, the numbers are staggering. According to a Surgeon General’s report, around 480,000 people in the U.S. die each year due to tobacco use. Worldwide, that number reaches about 5.7 million. It’s also estimated that 5.6 million Americans who are currently younger than 18 will end up dying prematurely from smoking-related illnesses if current rates stay the same. Perhaps even worse, 2.5 million out of the 20 million people that have died due to smoking since 1964 were non-smokers who succumbed to diseases related to secondhand smoke. A decade ago, the CDC estimated that 12.7 million medical conditions in the U.S. could be attributed to smoking. Now, however, a new study shows that the number has reached 14 million. The worst part about all of this, of course, is that smoking-related illnesses are entirely preventable.
Posted in Health, Health Facts, Medical, News, Studies
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Varicose Vein Treatment: Top Three Methods Equally Effective
Anyone suffering from varicose veins knows how annoying and painful they can be. The twisted, enlarged veins often develop in the legs and feet, usually appearing as blue-green cords that bulge beneath the skin. Varicose veins are merely a cosmetic issue for many people. For others, however, the veins can cause pain, especially when standing or walking. While they’re rarely considered life-threatening, they are occasionally associated with complications including vein inflammation, venous eczema, blood clots, skin ulcers and leg swelling. Varicose veins aren’t uncommon either; in fact, according to the University of Maryland medical center, up to 60 percent of U.S. citizens suffer from them. Luckily, many varicose vein treatment options are available. But which ones are most effective? According to a new study, it might not make much of a difference.
Posted in Health, Medical, News, Skin and Beauty, Studies, Women
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Job Insecurity and Asthma: 8 Ways To Cut Job Stress and Stay Healthy
Everybody knows that stress can wreak havoc on a person both mentally and physically. According to Stress.org, anxiety and stress can lead to high blood pressure, digestive issues, headaches, migraines, panic attacks, heartburn, sleep problems and even heart attacks. And those are just physical consequences – behavioral issues caused by stress can include irritability, depression, lack of focus, eating disorders, substance abuse and social withdrawal. While there are countless possible causes of stress – divorce, illness, traumatic events and financial issues, just to name a few – one of the leading causes is job trouble. And with 9.6 million people still unemployed in the U.S., workers have a lot to be worried about. Unfortunately, a new study has found a link between job insecurity and asthma, a condition that isn’t usually first on the list of stress-related maladies.
Posted in Health, Medical, Mental Health, News, Studies
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Cutting Belly Fat: 6 Essential Tips For Treating Abdominal Obesity
Americans keep getting bigger around the middle, and it’s definitely cause for concern. Abdominal obesity, also called central obesity, belly fat, beer belly or pot belly, is one of the most dangerous forms of obesity. Associated health risks include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and asthma. Abdominal obesity is also a symptom of polycystic ovary syndrome and Cushing’s syndrome. While the obesity statistics have been high in America for years, a recent report in The Journal of the American Medical Association states that the problem is now as dire as it’s ever been. Get ready for this: over half the U.S. population now has abdominal obesity. To be exact, 54.2 percent of Americans suffer from the condition – up from 46.4 percent about a decade ago. This is in spite of the fact that overall obesity levels have generally leveled off. Also, the average American waist size went from 37.6 inches at the turn of the millennium to 3.8 in 2011-2012.
Posted in Diet, Exercise, Food, Health, Medical, Nutrition, Weight Loss
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