The makers of a generic form of Xanax called alprazolam are recalling the drug over concerns that it was contaminated with a foreign substance. Mylan Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of one lot of its 0.5 milligram alprazolam tablets, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall doesn’t name the foreign […]
Unfortunately, weird things can happen to your skin as you age. It’s not fun and it’s not too pretty, but it shouldn’t be ignored. Sometimes these a bump or a blotch could just be a little unsightly, but sometimes it could be a sign of a bigger problem that needs immediate medical attention. Here are […]
Foam rollers are great tools for improving balance, stability, and range of motion before a workout and easing soreness as part of the cooldown after exercise. Rollers come in different densities. As a general guideline, choose low-density if you’re a beginner or if you’re rehabbing and need to slowly work to increase blood flow to […]
The answer, unfortunately, is YES. The families of four dead from Legionnaires’ disease and 141 infected people can blame a hot tub display at the Mountain State Fair in North Carolina, according to state health officials. Legionella pneumophilia, the bacteria that lives in pooled water and infects those who inhale water droplets containing the bacteria, […]
Are your allergies driving you crazy this time of year? There are a whole slew of common household errors that could be upping your allergen ante. Here’s how to control the dust, mold, pollen and other contaminants that are making you sneeze. 1. Wearing Shoes Inside the House. Not only is wearing shoes indoors […]
An eye-opening new study that looked at children’s popular sweetened fruit drinks found that they are often loaded with added sugar or contain artificial sweeteners (and in some cases, both). But most parents don’t realize this thanks to manufacturers’ advertising campaigns and packaging, which make these sweetened beverages appear to be healthy choices. In the study, researchers at […]
Turns out Hitchcock isn’t the only reason to fear your shower. Potentially harmful organisms, known as mycobacteria, could be living in your showerhead. Mycobacteria are capable of causing nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infection — and showerheads in particular have been implicated in transmission of the disease. The organisms exist naturally in soil and water, […]
Although millennials may seem to have a greater investment in health and wellness than generations before them, findings from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) suggest millennials will be substantially less healthy as they age. The report defines the following as the top 10 conditions affecting millennials, ranked by adverse health impact: Major depression […]
You say that you can’t get to the gym or afford to hire your own personal trainer, but you want a routine made just for you. It might not be mission impossible after all. Why not consider online fitness training with your computer, smartphone or tablet, and a workout pro on the other end? There […]
Nearly 90% of Americans fall below fruit and vegetable consumption recommendations. Yet eating vegetables is essential to get the nutrients our bodies require to feel energized, function properly and fight disease. Including an abundance of vegetables in our diets can prove challenging, especially if you didn’t grow up eating them regularly or you feel overwhelmed […]