Riled Up? Cholesterol Rx May Be to Blame
Having sudden outbursts in temper? Your cholesterol medication could be the cause.
Don Rauf
Don Rauf has worked as the editor of several publications, including Careers and Colleges, a magazine for high school students, and Student Health 101, an e-newsletter for college students. He wrote regularly for Molecular Imaging Outlook, a newsletter for radiologists. He is also the author of several books, including Killer Lipstick and Other Spy Gadgets. Along the way, he has interviewed a few celebrities, such as the astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and the actor Johnny Depp
Last Updated: March 11, 2015
Indoor Tanning Fades, but Millions Still Risk It
At one time, many people thought indoor tanning meant a healthy glow year-round. Today, more and more people may be realizing that this isn’t so.
For Menopausal Women, Rx May Up Fracture Risk
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The Connection Between C-Sections and Autism
Babies born via cesarean section (C-section) may face a raised risk of autism, but that doesn't necessarily mean the C-section caused this raised ris...
How Online Bullying Could Affect Mental Health
While social media tools like Facebook have many positive aspects, they may have opened the door for a new type of bullying, which may be adding to d...
Knee Surgery: Not Always Worth It
Older people with painful arthritic knees or torn cartilage often turn to surgery to fix the problem. Such operations, however, may have short-lived ...
Sedatives and Driving May Mean Danger Ahead
Some drivers may want to put on the brakes when it comes to taking sedatives.
Vaccine Stomps out Stomach Illness in Kids
The widespread use of a vaccine against a germ that causes gastrointestinal illness in infants and young children may have proved its worth.
Drinking Soda Could Put Your Liver on the Rocks
Liver damage is often linked with alcohol abuse, but sugary non-alcoholic drinks may also pack a toxic punch.
Better Sleep, Less Knee Pain
For many older people, joints can get stiff and painful from osteoarthritis. This disease often settles in the knee. While it can be hard to sleep wi...
What Babies Eat May Affect Leukemia Risk
Childhood cancer is rare, but it is still a leading health threat to children and adolescents — surpassed only by accidents. However, babies who ar...
Baby's Gender May Bump up Mom's Diabetes Risk
Expecting moms face a list of possible health concerns, including the risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy. But for those having baby boys, t...
What Women Need to Know about Breast Density
For women with dense breasts, cancer can be hard to detect — and the risk of getting it can be high. Even so, additional cancer screening tests may...
Under Debate: Psychiatric Medications
Medications are often prescribed to treat mental conditions, but are they all they’re cracked up to be? Some have raised concerns that psychiatric ...
Nuts and Olive Oil Might Be Brain Boosters
The Mediterranean diet — with its vegetables, fruits, beans, lean meat and fish — may be heart-healthy. Add nuts and olive oil to the mix, and th...
How Keeping Your Hips Strong Might Ease Leg Pain
The narrowing of arteries in the limbs — a common circulatory problem called peripheral artery disease — can often cause leg pain, but strengthen...
How Texting Could Increase Playground Perils
Turning your attention to your smartphone may mean paying too little attention to your child's safety on the playground.
Cigars Not a Safe Cigarette Alternative
There’s a common notion that cigars may be safer to smoke than cigarettes because they are often not inhaled. New evidence, however, suggests that ...
