February 1, 2013

Energy drinks are landing more people in the hospital emergency room, particularly those over age 40. A new study found that the number of ER visits by energy drink users has doubled in four years. Experts say the high doses of caffeine in energy drinks can have unexpected side effects, especially when mixed with prescription drugs. Source Link

A new study found that women who’ve a hysterectomy and their ovaries removed earlier in life may face an increased risk of memory loss later. Estrogen can help protect against memory loss and researchers said women on longer hormone replacement therapies had slower mental declines. Source Link

Call it a crisis for menu planners ahead of Sunday’s Super Bowl, as there will be fewer chicken wings available for those big-game food spreads. Chicken producers blame high feed prices last year for the smaller supply of birds. Pound for pound, wings are the most expensive meat on a chicken. Source Link