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Tylenol PM, Benadryl
Common over-the-counter medications like Benadryl and Tylenol PM contain anticholinergic drugs that may increase dementia risk with long-term use. Learn the science, risks, and safer alternatives.It’s a common scenario: you grab an over-the-counter (OTC) medication to relieve allergies, fall asleep faster, or treat cold symptoms. While these products offer quick relief, many contain a class...[ Read More... ]
Strep
Visalia, California: It's flu season, but not everyone with flu-like symptoms have the flu.  12-year-old Alyssa Alcaraz showed the signs of the flu and it was just assumed she had the flu since the flu has been so widerspread.  Unfortunately that assumption delayed the prescription of antiobiotics which she really needed.  It wasn't until Alyssa died that they found out she...[ Read More... ]
High school wrestler Blake Flovin contracts herpes from wrestling match
San Jose High School wrestler Blake Flovin says he contracted herpes gladiatorum, caused by the herpes virus, during a match.  He wants this weekend's state tournament postponed until after an incubation period is over to protect other students, as he may have exposed students during practice."Either they need to be stopped from wrestling or the state tournament needs to be postponed. Just...[ Read More... ]
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