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