Scombroid Poisoning Could Be The Most Common Reason For Allergic Reactions to Seafood

Seafood include both finned fish and shellfish. Finned fish most commonly associated with allergic reactions include salmon, tuna and halibut.1 Finned fish and shellfish allergies are not related, so being allergic to one doesn’t necessarily mean you are allergic to the other. A true Immunoglobulin-E (IgE) mediated allergic reaction to finned fish may be life-threatening,… Read More »

Shake it Off: Boosting Your Mood

January 2019 Print this issue Boosting Your Mood Have you ever had a bad mood you just couldn’t shake? Everyone feels grouchy or irritable some days. But a bad mood or major mood swings that go on too long may signal a bigger problem. The good news is that certain healthy habits can help you… Read More »

Monday is no longer the most dangerous day for cardiac arrest, study finds

Manic Monday is no longer the most dangerous time for cardiac arrest: Every day is now equally risky for Americans who are constantly stressed by ’24/7 contact’ Most cardiac arrests occurred during the afternoon between 12pm and 6pm The least amount of cases took place in the early morning between 12am and 6am Previous studies… Read More »

What Can I Do About Sweating?

I’m 14 and I sweat constantly. I never had a sweating problem before. Is there anything I can do?– Kara* Though it can be embarrassing, sweating — even lots of sweating — is usually normal. One of the many physical changes of puberty is that the body’s 2 to 4 million sweat glands become much more… Read More »