One Tick Bite Can Equal Two Infections
In New York state study, 1 in 10 of the bugs carried both Lyme disease and babesiosis Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Lyme Disease, Tick Bitesread the full article
Polyphenols Could Yield Small Benefit for People with PAD
Source: American Heart Association Related MedlinePlus Page: Peripheral Arterial Diseaseread the full article
Many Don’t Want to Be Alone with Their Thoughts
Some people even preferred mild electric shocks to being in a quiet room by themselves, study finds Source: HealthDayread the full article
ADHD Drugs May Up Risk of Heart Problems in Kids, Study Finds
But problems are rare, findings should not cause alarm, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Heart Diseases, Medicines and Childrenread the full article
One in 25 Reports Falling Asleep At the Wheel: CDC Report
Young adult males and binge drinkers more likely to drive while drowsy, study finds. Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Impaired Drivingread the full article
Spinal Stenosis Treatment: Little Benefit from Corticosteroid Injections for Common Cause of Spine-Related Pain
Source: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Related MedlinePlus Page: Spinal Stenosisread the full article
Ecstasy Use Tied to Rare Spinal Blood Vessel Problem in Teen
Drug can spike blood pressure, making existing blood vessel conditions worse, study authors say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Aneurysms, Club Drugsread the full article
Headbanging to Heavy Metal Music Linked to Man’s Brain Bleed
Practice is occasionally implicated in whiplash, blood vessel tears, researchers noted Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Clots, Head Injuriesread the full article
Cholesterol Levels May Be Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
But research is still preliminary, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Breast Cancer, Cholesterolread the full article
Houseboats Can Carry Hidden Carbon Monoxide Dangers
Hazardous concentrations from some gas generators can accumulate near the rear deck, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Water Safety (Recreational)read the full article