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Exposure to pseudoephedrine common among young children (News-Medical-Net) Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center have found that exposure to pseudoephedrine, a decongestant found in many cough-and-cold and allergy medications, has been common among U.S. children, especially those under the age of two years who are at the highest risk for toxicity and for whom safe dosing recommendations are lacking. us.rd.yahoo.com
Pseudoephedrine use common among young children (EurekAlert!) ( Boston University ) Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center have found that exposure to pseudoephedrine, a decongestant found in many cough-and-cold and allergy medications, has been common among US children, especially those under the age of two years who are at the highest risk for toxicity and for whom safe dosing recommendations are lacking. These findings appear in ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Pseudoephedrine use common among young children (PhysOrg) Researchers from Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center have found that exposure to pseudoephedrine, a decongestant found in many cough-and-cold and allergy medications, has been common among U.S. children, especially those under the age of two years who are at the highest risk for toxicity and for whom safe dosing recommendations are lacking. These findings appear in the December issue ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Common Cold (Viral Rhinitis) (ThirdAge) The common cold is a viral infection leading to inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (nasal passages and throat). © 2008 Nucleus Medical Art, Inc. us.rd.yahoo.com
Healer at high altitude (Tacoma News Tribune) "I was really concerned that Joe (Hughes) might not make it through the night. They'd brought him down through the Khumbu Icefall _ more than 7,000 feet _ to our medical clinic at Everest base camp. His face was blue, each breath was a struggle, and he was drowning in his own blood" says Luanne Freer, MD, founder of Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic (EBC Clinic), the highest-altitude emergency ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Running: (The Capital) Yes, it's true. Someone has to do warm weather training. When I learned last year that my wife's Sweet Adelines singing convention was to be in Honolulu in November, I had to sign up to go along and provide "support." us.rd.yahoo.com
Are You One Of The 260 Million Americans Who Needs Flu Vaccine? American College Of Physicians (Medical News Today) National Influenza Vaccination Week Is December 8-14. It's flu season once again. Every year, flu infects up to 20 percent of the population, causes the hospitalization of about 200,000 people, and kills 36,000. But with plenty of flu vaccine available this year, it doesn't have to be that way. us.rd.yahoo.com
Break the Habit without Breaking the Bank (WCPO Cincinnati) Economic issues means more people smoking, and more wanting to quit. us.rd.yahoo.com
Break the Habit without Breaking the Bank (The Kentucky Post) Do you find yourself reaching for a cigarette as the stock market tumbles? While smoking is a common response to stress, and it might be tempting to puff away the anxiety, there’s no reason to add health problems to financial misery. us.rd.yahoo.com
'Let The Sunshine In' To Protect Your Heart This Winter (Science Daily) The temperature might not be the only thing plummeting this winter. Many people also will experience a decrease in their vitamin D levels, which can play a role in heart disease, according to a new article. us.rd.yahoo.com
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