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MHRA urges older adults to cut back on anticholinergic medicines amid dementia uncertainty
health28 days ago

MHRA urges older adults to cut back on anticholinergic medicines amid dementia uncertainty

The UK MHRA advises older adults to limit how many anticholinergic medicines they take and use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time after a safety review found a small, uncertain link between bladder anticholinergics and dementia. While evidence does not prove causation, prolonged exposure and use of multiple anticholinergics may raise cognitive risks, so clinicians should minimize exposure. Bladder antimuscarinics are commonly used for overactive bladder, a condition frequently seen in dementia, and memory- or confusion-related side effects are noted, prompting a cautious approach to long-term use.

via Medscape|
#anticholinergic-drugs#bladder-antimuscarinics#dementia-risk
Beyond Booze: 9 Everyday Habits That Could Harm Your Liver
health1 month ago

Beyond Booze: 9 Everyday Habits That Could Harm Your Liver

Nine everyday factors beyond alcohol can silently stress the liver, per Dr. Pramod Kumar D A: refined fructose in drinks and packaged foods that can contribute to MASLD (formerly NAFLD); risk from mixing acetaminophen-containing medicines; herbal supplements can still harm the liver; chronic sleep deprivation disrupts the liver’s circadian rhythm; excessive vitamin A from supplements; exposure to household chemicals; secondhand smoke; hidden trans fats in processed foods; and dehydration. Practical steps include reading labels, avoiding unnecessary supplements, choosing water over sugary drinks, maintaining a consistent 7–9 hour sleep schedule, ventilating spaces during cleaning or painting, staying hydrated, and keeping a healthy weight through activity.

via The Times of India|
#health#liver-health#masld
What Doctors Wish Patients Wouldn’t Ignore About Their Health
health1 month ago

What Doctors Wish Patients Wouldn’t Ignore About Their Health

A BuzzFeed Health feature compiles doctors’ insights on everyday health oversights, stressing the importance of preventive screenings (like colorectal and breast cancer tests), recognizing abnormal symptoms (weight changes, lumps, chest pain), discussing medications and supplements openly, maintaining dental care from childhood, and seeking timely medical advice rather than delaying care—emphasizing proactive, informed patient action for better outcomes.

via BuzzFeed|
#dental-health#health#medication-safety
Connecticut confronts Benadryl misuse after three child deaths
health2 months ago

Connecticut confronts Benadryl misuse after three child deaths

Three Connecticut children died from apparent diphenhydramine overdoses, prompting state officials to warn parents about safe medication storage and the risks of misuse tied to the online 'Benadryl challenge'; health agencies are coordinating prevention efforts and stressing mental-health resources, while the drug maker urged an end to dangerous trends.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#benadryl#diphenhydramine#health
Prescription-label misreads are common, study finds
health2 months ago

Prescription-label misreads are common, study finds

A Northwestern University study of 942 primary-care patients found about one-third struggle with understanding prescription instructions and recalling diagnosis details after a visit. Nuanced labeling and brief appointments contribute to misreads, highlighting a need for the health system to improve communication; practical tips for patients include asking questions, keeping a current medication list, and confirming dosing details with both doctors and pharmacists.

via CNN|
#doctor-patient-communication#health#health-literacy
Labels Over Hype: A Pharmacist’s Call for Safer Kids’ Cough Remedies
health4 months ago

Labels Over Hype: A Pharmacist’s Call for Safer Kids’ Cough Remedies

A pharmacist argues that a popular children’s cough syrup is more marketing than medicine: it’s a multi-ingredient product that risks double-dosing and includes an ineffective phenylephrine dose, a sedating antihistamine, and dextromethorphan with weak pediatric evidence, plus dyes and sorbitol. He recommends single-ingredient, age-appropriate options, precise dosing in mL with a syringe, and non-drug measures like humidifiers, saline, fluids, and honey for kids over 1. He also shares practical steps for talking with doctors/pharmacists and reminds caregivers to avoid codeine or tramadol and to seek urgent care for warning signs, emphasizing that the right treatment for kids is safe, targeted care rather than the strongest medicine.

via Iowa Park Leader|
#dosing#health#labeling
Massive IBS Drug Study Finds Small Mortality Rise With Some Treatments
health4 months ago

Massive IBS Drug Study Finds Small Mortality Rise With Some Treatments

A large, nearly 20-year study of 650,000+ US adults with IBS linked long-term antidepressant use to about a 35% higher risk of death and showed the anti-diarrheal drugs loperamide and diphenoxylate associated with roughly double the risk, though the study notes it shows association, not causation, and the overall individual risk remains low; findings prompt personalized treatment and more long-term safety research.

via SciTechDaily|
#antidepressants#health#irritable-bowel-syndrome
How Foods Interfere with Your Medications
health1 year ago

How Foods Interfere with Your Medications

Foods can significantly interfere with medications, either enhancing or inhibiting their effects, as seen with grapefruit, cranberry juice, and herbs like turmeric. While some interactions pose risks of toxicity or reduced efficacy, researchers are exploring ways to harness these effects to improve treatment outcomes, emphasizing the importance of understanding individual food-drug interactions for safer and more effective therapies.

via BBC|
#food-drug-interactions#gastrointestinal#health
Psychiatric Medications May Elevate ALS Risk, Study Finds
health1 year ago

Psychiatric Medications May Elevate ALS Risk, Study Finds

A study suggests that the use of certain psychiatric medications like anxiolytics, hypnotics, sedatives, and antidepressants may be associated with a slightly increased risk of developing ALS, though the overall risk remains low. The research highlights the need for further investigation into the links between psychiatric conditions, their treatments, and neurodegenerative diseases, while emphasizing that ALS is rare and most people on these medications do not develop the disease.

via ScienceAlert|
#als#health#medication-safety