Although all states have tough laws for driving under the influence, many intoxicated driver weave down the nation’s highways and are responsible for many deaths. For example, approximately 1,500 Californians are killed and 30,000 are injured each year as a result of drinking and driving. A new study assessed recent trends and state-specific rates of…
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Zitka virus detected in New York
Health officials in New York have reported 3 cases of Zitka virus acquired while traveling to regions rife with the disease carrying mosquitoes. Although there is now a wide swath of countries and tropical islands seriously affected by Zitka infections, including Mexico, the Caribbean and several South American nations, Brazil has been hardest hit, with…
The next pandemic scare is upon us.
Now that the hysteria regarding the deadly Ebola virus has largely dissipated, another viral threat is bringing new cause for concern. In a CNN report today it was revealed that a disturbing spike in the outbreak of the so called Zika Virus is taking place– which experts advise is expected to adversely affect the majority…
How your diet beats exercise?
A number of weight loss exercises and crash diets are very popular today, as approximately 68.8% of adults are obese in the United States. However, it is not just America that has obesity as one of its most common health concerns, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the world has witnessed “two-fold increase” in…
Drinking carbonated beverages could kill you
It appears that consuming carbonated drinks may be associated with heart attacks. The European Society of Cardiology reported on Sept. 1, 2015, carbonated drinks have been found to be associated with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest which is of cardiac origin. It is implied by the results of this study that limiting the consumption of carbonated beverages…
Videoconferencing reported to reduce stress among hospitalized children
Frequently, hospitalized patients appreciate visits from friends and relatives; in addition, children may be particularly distressed by the hospital environment and disconnection between loved ones. However, not uncommonly, a visitor will arrive when the patient is off having a procedure, the patient may have limited access for reasons such as isolation policies, or a person…
Report 90 percent of children eating too much salt
The great majority of American children — or 90 percent — eat far more sodium than is recommended, which puts them at risk for high blood pressure and heart disease later in life, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About one in 6 children ages eight to 17…
Viagra use may increase risk of melanoma
Most Floridians know that exposure to the sun increases their risk of skin cancers, but until a published report in JAMA: Internal Medicine last week, no one would have imagined that men taking Viagra (sildenafil) could significantly raise their chances of developing melanomas which are potentially the deadliest skin cancer. Check this Article: Penile Implant…
Exercise reported to improve erectile dysfunction
When Viagra first appeared on the market, many men with erectile dysfunction found that it could lead back in the pencil. However, Viagra and other drugs for erectile dysfunction are expensive and associated with side-effects such as headache and nasal congestion. Now, a new study has found that exercise can improve erectile dysfunction. The study…
New study rates, effectiveness, side-effects of erectile dysfunction drugs
A variety of erectile dysfunction drugs are available on the market; however, side-effects and effectiveness differ. A new study evaluated currently available erectile dysfunction drugs in this regard. The study was published in the April edition of the journal European Urology by researchers at the University of Zurich, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, and…
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