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May 24, 2017 - Issue 3931


Common Pain Relievers Are Causing Heart Attacks

nsaids heart attack risk

May 24, 2017

Many consider nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs innocuous as they are available over-the-counter. Yet these drugs are associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Fortunately, there are many ways to address pain without significant side effects.

Cotton Swabs Send Dozens of Kids to the ER Every Day

cotton swab ear injury

May 24, 2017

Nearly three dozen children are treated in the emergency room every day after injuring their ears with a cotton swab. Using a foreign object to clean your ear may be dangerous and is unnecessary. I'll give you tips to safely keep your and your child's ears clean and dry.