Healthy happy you.
Remember the Pet Food Recall I told you about? They thought it was contaminated wheat gluten that was causing cats and dogs to die of kidney failure. Scientists at a food laboratory in Albany, NY found rat poison in the pet food they tested. This poison known as aminopterin actually isn't legal to use in the U.S. for killing rodents, although it is used as a cancer drug because it inhibits the Read more
I am sick and tired of dealing with recalls, after the Oscar Mayer Chicken and the contact lens solution. Now 90 brands of pet food are being tied to kidney failure in cats and dogs. I believe in creating a fit family and that includes the pets!!! On Saturday, Menu Foods, a Canada-based company recalled 50 brands of dog food and 40 brands of cat food. This includes pet food made by Iams, Read more
Every time you go to the doctor, they wrap a little inflatable cuff around your upper arm, pump air into it, and squeeze your poor little bicep until it just about explodes. They're measuring your blood pressure, but how does it work? The air is pumped until your circulation is cut off (you know, that uncomfortable feeling). When they place a stethoscope under the cuff, they can't hear Read more
Heidi and Seal continue with divorce plans Friends and family pay their final respects to Whitney Houston Aretha Franklin talks about her close relationship with Whitney Kevin Costner's kept himself busy since The Bodyguard Find out why Khloé and Lamar aren't feeling settled in Dallas just yet Source says Nick Cannon returned to work too soon following kidney failure Read more
Details on Drew Barrymore's fiancé — People Brad Pitt apparently doesn't want the public to know about his spa visits — Lainey Gossip George Clooney doesn't like award season campaigning — Huffington Post Is there trouble for Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis? — D-Listed Mariska Hargitay has no plans to leave Law & Order: SVU — ET Online Emily Blunt gets gorgeous for a red carpet Read more
Nick Cannon hospitalized for kidney failure — People David Beckham looks simply amazing in his new underwear ads — TooFab Are Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz ready to accept more press? — Lainey Gossip Angelina Jolie on one moment that really changed her life — Huffington Post Brad Goreski talks about his new show and having the limelight — The Daily Beast Find out what Lily Allen named Read more
DrSugar is in the house! To celebrate National Coffee Day, she's answering an age-old question about how your cup of java affects your day. DrSugar, I am confused about coffee. I remember reading somewhere that coffee is only a mild diuretic and doesn't contribute to dehydration. But after I drink a cup of coffee or an espresso drink, my mouth feels dry and I need to pee more frequently. So I am Read more
DrSugar is in the house! This week she's schooling us on hypertension. A recent study from the University of North Carolina found that about one in five young adults, between the ages 24 and 32, has high blood pressure, referred to as hypertension in medical terminology. The concerning part about this rise is that many of those at risk are unaware of this health issue, making this statistic Read more
DrSugar is in the house! This week she gives us the skinny on OTC pain medications. Dear DrSugar, Do the different types of over-the-counter pain relievers work better for different problems? What should I take for a headache — is aspirin better than ibuprofen? What should I take if I have a fever or the flu? Is there one that's best for dealing with swelling for twists and sprains? What about Read more
DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. DrSugar, I just read your post about getting off of the pill and having irregular periods afterward. I am thankful for your article as I had experienced two to three months of no period! I am looking to conceive possibly in the next three to four years and wondering if you were able to do so after being on the pill for Read more
