A new study has suggested that previous research may not hold up when it comes to the health benefits of drinking a glass of wine with dinner. Canadian researchers said a deeper look at the data has indicated that moderate drinkers do not live a longer life or have a lower risk of heart disease.
One in six older adults is using a dangerous combination of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements, according to researchers in Chicago. They found the number of elderly at risk has nearly doubled since 2005.
Minnesota doctors have warned that truck drivers who do not treat their sleep apnea can be a hazard on the highway. Researchers looked at more than 1,600 truck drivers with obstructive sleep apnea. They found the risk of a crash was much more likely among drivers who did not use their CPAP machines.
Sources
1- Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
2- JAMA Internal Medicine
3- Sleep
