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I have traumatic fond memories of my mom running after me with a spoonful of grape Dimetapp. It looks like I was right to fear the spoon, because it's not an accurate way to measure medication. When prescribed to take two tablespoons, the average household spoon you use for soup may not be an exact tablespoon. It may be more or less, which means you could be under- or over-medicating yourself. Read more
Here is a caution if you have a cold and are taking medication to control the symptoms: It is really easy to overdose on acetaminophen. Time and CNN recently reported that: The Food and Drug Administration wants you to think twice about all that self-medicating you're doing with over-the-counter remedies. Every year, the agency says, about half of the deaths associated with taking painkillers Read more
I'm still reeling from the first season finale of Revenge. Though I've been following the show since day one, my allegiance had slipped a little in the past few weeks because the plot seemed to be straying — until this week's episode. Color me happily surprised! At first, I thought the big shocker was when Amanda shows up . . . pregnant! I knew as soon as Victoria gets out of the limo and Read more
Chances are, you probably have most (or all) of these pieces in your closet already, so let this be a lesson in recharging your daytime styling batteries. Fab reader Enliven's cute midi skirt look is a perfect combination of color, metallics, stripes, and exotic prints and the best part? You don't have to overdose on any particular trend. Pair a bold-hued midi-length skirt with a striped Read more
This week, we were treated to an ultrachic dose of polka dots and nautical stripes, thanks to our Fab community. Between colorful prints, patterned outerwear, and cool pastels, we can't wait until the Spring weather arrives (and sticks), so we can emulate these sweet outfits. Here are our favorites: striped navy, overdose on dots, peach leather mini, and then the outside, mint and spots, stripes Read more
Kate Middleton has a busy schedule while Will is away — People You'll never guess what Brad Pitt's favorite curse word is — Lainey Gossip Simon Cowell reportedly offered Beyoncé how much to be an X-Factor judge?! — Huffington Post Leslie Carter reportedly died of a drug overdose — D-Listed Vanessa Hudgens admits her foot tattoo isn't real — JustJared Stars flock to the Santa Barbara Read more
Glee is back from Winter hiatus and makes a big splash this week with a genuinely awesome episode. It's super cheesy and full of multiple dance numbers and guest stars, which is essentially the recipe for Glee success, and I'll admit it gave me goose bumps more than once. Nearly everyone's emotions and relationships are challenged in this episode: Mercedes is torn between two guys, Will Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Jessica Girdwain We get it: you want to lose the jiggle but don’t want to blacklist your favorite eats, count every single calorie, or overdose on gym hours. The great news is, you can drop weight without dieting: experts say making small change-ups to your day is one of the best ways to lose. We grilled Read more
Do you know what's in your medicine cabinet? A recent report in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that while over-the-counter medicine use is prevalent, many people don't know much about the active ingredients in popular painkillers like Advil and Tylenol. When asked about the difference between common pain relief brands, most of the study's participants didn't know what was in Read more
The title of this week's episode of Glee may refer to the Fleetwood Mac album that inspires the songs, but it also perfectly sums up the theme of the night. McKinley overdoses on the gossip this week, thanks to Brittany's new web talk show and Sue's revival of the school newspaper. Not only are the New Directions involved in the mudslinging — they're at the forefront of all of the Read more
