You turn on the faucet, fill a glass and take a sip — simple, right? But what if that water hides something risky? Recent studies show your tap water carries unseen dangers that could affect your health. From chemicals linked to cancer to substances that harm children’s growth, these findings hit close to home. Find… Read More: Nearly 100 Million Americans Exposed to Contaminated Drinking Water »
Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio have developed a device to treat hiccups. The drinking straw-like device allows a user to apply forceful suction to draw water into it, with subsequent swallowing triggering both the phrenic and vagus nerves, which helps to relieve hiccups. The treatment may be the… Read More: Drinking Straw Device for Hiccups Treatment »
A very small amount of alcohol in a “toddy” to help you get a bit of sleep is OK, check interactions and do antibiotics work when you’re drinking alcohol up your own personal medication records. They’re effective at combating bacteria and fighting infection; what is the normal daily dose of 500mg amoxicillin capsules for chest… Read More: Do antibiotics work when you’re drinking alcohol »
Stick on the kettle. Listen up tea lovers, as new research has shown that regular tea consumption is linked to a longer and healthier life. The study as reported in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, found that drinking tea at least three times a week can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve… Read More: New research finds drinking tea on a regular basis is… »