Common Meds with Caffeine May Be Linked to Stroke

Taking medications containing caffeine was tied to a doubled or even tripled risk of having a stroke in a new Korean study that might seem to contradict recent evidence suggesting coffee and tea exert protective effects.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus...

Surgery Risks for Smokers May Dissipate After Quitting

Smoking increases the risk for serious complications after major surgery, but former smokers who stop at least a year before going under the knife had risks close to those of never-smokers, according to a new study.Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Pages:...