FDA Warning About Imported Supplements

You may be putting your health at risk if you use imported products

Monday, October 19, 2015 Follow Us         Featured FDA Warns of Hazards From Imported Supplements You may be putting your health at risk if you use imported products such as dietary supplements or nonprescription drugs that are sold at ethnic or international stores, flea markets... Read more ...  News Health Tip: Watch Out for the Saltiest Foods Too much salt can wreak havoc on your health, yet it's hidden in foods that you probably eat every day. The American Heart Association, recommending no more than 1,500 mg of... Read more ... Positive Outlook May Help Heart Disease Patients Heal Heart disease patients with a sunny disposition are more likely to exercise, stick with their medications and take other steps to ward off further heart trouble, a new study suggests... Read more ... Obamacare Allows Tobacco Surcharge on Older Smokers Older smokers purchasing insurance through Obamacare may have a new reason to kick the habit: the Affordable Care Act allows plans on the health exchange to add a surcharge for... Read more ... Sitting for a Long Time Not as Bad as Thought? New research challenges the idea that sitting for long periods raises the risk of early death, even for people who are otherwise healthy. The study, from the University of Exeter in the... Read more ... Americans Concerned About Prescription Painkiller Addiction Most Americans are concerned about the abuse of narcotic painkillers, despite widespread use of these legal medications, new research suggests. About one in four Americans reported... Read more ... Health Tip: Stop Late-Night Snacking Those pre-bedtime munchies can quickly derail the benefits of healthier eating. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics offers this advice... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home