… and 3 Million Are Taking It Against Medical Advice
Aspirin should not be taken by those over 60 years old to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, doctors say
A quarter of older adults are still taking a drug that could cause them to suffer from internal bleeding, a study has found.
Aspirin was once recommended for people over 60 in the US as a way to prevent a heart attack or stroke.
But in 2018, medical organizations began to dial back the advice, saying that for those who hadn’t suffered from the conditions before, any benefits were outweighed by the risks — which include bleeding in the intestines or the brain. Continue reading
Individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at twice the risk of sustaining traumatic dental injuries (TDIs). The systemic review was published in the European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences.
If a middle-aged man starts clutching his chest, sweating profusely, and gasping for air, everyone knows he’s probably having a heart attack. It’s the “Bollywood drama” depiction of heart problems, says Dr. Basel Ramlawi, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Main Line Health in Philadelphia. “It’s the most dramatic way – but not the most common way – in which patients present.”
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet because it helps keep us regular and feeling full. It has a number of other health benefits for the body, from the gut to the heart. But most Americans don’t eat nearly enough of it.
A new study published recently in 
“During the COVID-19 waves, we observed an increase in patients reporting auditory issues, including 
When cold and flu season comes around, it’s not uncommon to flock to the nearest pharmacy for something to relieve the symptoms. However, an analysis and report issued by Bloomberg News may have many consumers rethinking which package of cold medicine they’re reaching for.
‘Granny’ is an old friend and contributing columnist to the family of web-sites of Kettle Moraine Publications. Is she a pharmacist or pharmacologist? Absolutely not – but she is now in her 80’s and has learned from a personal standpoint about the good and bad of that which is manipulated by the likes of BIG Pharma and those who they line the pockets of – our elected Congress official-DUMB and those in the Medical field who continue to buy into all of the nonsense of the sales pitch.
Ramses V, one of the pharaohs of Egypt, is believed to have died from a smallpox infection. Smallpox evolved relatively recently, appearing approximately 10,000 years ago around the time when humans developed agriculture.