Common, over-the-counter meds used to incapacitate adults
WEBMay 25, 2021 · Sexual assault advocates are warning over-the-counter medications such as Benadryl are being slipped into drinks by sexual predators in order to incapacitate their victims. The “Benadryl Cocktail” is created when the liquid version of the anti-histamine is added to drinks and given to unsuspecting victims, says Sarah Katula, advanced ...
Here's how treatment for the cancer that caused Walter Payton’s …
WEBOct 7, 2019 · Loss of appetite/weight loss: Those with bile duct cancer may not feel hungry. “ Treatment of bile duct cancer has improved significantly over the past 20 years since Walter Payton’s death with several new drugs now in clinical trials,” says Dr. Sbrana, who works at Advocate’s Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Multidisciplinary Clinic.
What makes eating competitions so dangerous? - health enews
WEBJul 2, 2018 · The American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) found competitive eaters can become exposed to water intoxication from drinking excessive amounts of water in a short time frame — often competitors soak their hot dogs in water and drink liquid before and after competitions. ACSH reports that …
Who are Advanced Practice Clinicians? - health enews
WEBSep 1, 2022 · Advanced practice clinician is an umbrella term that refers to advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) and physician assistants (PA-C). APCs have post-graduate education and extensive experience in the medical field and specialty of their choosing. APCs practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing ...
The potentially deadly consequences of getting water up your nose
WEBMay 26, 2021 · Amidst the fun, swimmers may get water up their nose, causing a burning sensation and, sometimes, sneezing. But the danger isn’t always over when the discomfort subsides. Deadly organisms may be lurking in your local watering hole. A freshwater-dwelling organism known as Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as …
5 sleepwalking myths debunked - health enews
WEBAug 26, 2016 · 5) Myth: Sleepwalking has no effect on daytime behavior. Fact: There are most definitely daytime effects of sleepwalking, he says. It can disrupt sleep, causing sleepiness the following day. It is important to note that sleepiness in children is more often manifested as inattention and hyperactivity rather than dozing off.
What your hip pain may be telling you - health enews
WEBApr 4, 2013 · It’s usually the result of deformities or an injury. The pain from this can be felt in the groin area and the outer hip. Symptoms of FAI. Patients with FAI have similar symptoms and often share a common lifestyle. Symptoms include: Sharp stabbing or dull, insidious onset pain in groin or outer hip.
Do you really need an establish care visit? - health enews
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Some other reasons an establish care visit is important include: Updating your health status: Your health can change over time. An establish care visit gives your new doctor an opportunity to review your current health status and discuss any new concerns, symptoms or changes since your last appointment. …
A difficult choice at a difficult time - health enews
WEBSep 15, 2016 · A difficult choice at a difficult time. When Shamiram Konstantin looks into the eyes of her little baby girl, Nohra Grace, she sees a miracle. It reminds her of the best news she had ever heard—the news that she was carrying a baby. At the age of 24, Shamiram faced a bone marrow transplant for aplastic anemia, an autoimmune disease.
A prescription for fruits and veggies? - health enews
WEBAug 28, 2013 · A new program designed to help overweight or obese children and their families get better access to healthy food, is hoping to make a dent in some of the daunting national statistics.. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 17 percent (or 12 million) children and adolescents aged 2-19 are obese. Additionally, one third of adults in the U.S. are obese.