[ad_1] When Karla Adkins looked in the rearview mirror of her car one morning nearly 10 years ago, she noticed the whites of her eyes had turned yellow. She was 36 at the time and working as a physician liaison for a hospital system on the South Carolina coast, where she helped build relationships among…
[ad_1] World Kidney Day is observed annually on March 14 to raise awareness about the various risks to the kidneys as well as to improve access to treatment. The theme this year is Kidney Health for All – Advancing Equitable Access to Care and Optimal Medication Practice. Key lifestyle factors like intake of unhealthy…
[ad_1] The arrival of the new year means many people are gearing up for Dry January, the increasingly popular challenge of quitting alcohol for the month. As the sober curious movement gains traction, with more people reassessing their relationship to alcohol, experts say they expect to see even more participants this January. “This year, it’s actually becoming even more…
[ad_1] 1 alcoholic drink a day could affect blood pressure, study finds – CBS News Watch CBS News As little as one alcoholic drink per day could have an adverse effect on blood pressure, even in people without hypertension, a new study has found. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…
[ad_1] Night owls — people who are habitually active or wakeful at night — could be at an increased risk of death than morning larks, largely due to smoking and drinking, finds a study. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Chronobiology International, showed that compared to morning types, night owls were younger and drank/smoked…
[ad_1] A team of researchers said that heavy drinkers could be putting themselves at risk of muscle loss and frailty in later life, suggesting another reason to cut back on booze, a new study has shown. According to the study by the UK-based University of East Anglia, people with the least amount of muscle were…
[ad_1] Years of studies have demonstrated that having traumatic experiences as a child, such as having an alcoholic parent or growing up in a chaotic home, increases your chances of having poorer health and a lower chance of surviving. But mounting evidence suggests that forging strong social relationships can help mitigate these effects. And not…
[ad_1] Lady A, the chart-topping country music trio, has been making music together for 17 years. However, in August of last year, the group postponed their tour to allow bandmate Charles Kelley to seek treatment for alcohol abuse. Kelley, who has won seven Grammys with Lady A, revealed exclusively to “CBS Mornings” that behind the…
[ad_1] World Liver Day is celebrated on April 19 to spread awareness about the importance of liver health and educate people on how to maintain a healthy liver. Speaking to IANS Dr. Abhai Singh, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterologist, Primus Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, noted that “liver illness has spread like an epidemic in India,…
