insert_link Health & Wellness Do You Bruise Easily? A bruise typically forms when small blood vessels near the skin's surface break from an injury, says Mayo Clinic. Blood then leaks from the vessels, appearing as a black-and-blue mark. Some people are more prone to bruising than others. Bruising easily may be triggered by: Gender and age-related factors. Aspirin and other medications that affect clotting. Use of corticosteroid medication. Dietary supplements, such as ginkgo. Bruising easily may not be […] todayAugust 9, 2019
insert_link Tech Made Simple Amazon’s Alexa Will Deliver NHS Medical Advice in the UK "Alexa, How do I treat a migraine?" “Alexa, what are the symptoms of flu?” Soon Britons will be able to get the answers to questions like this and more, as UK’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced what it claims is a world first: a partnership with Amazon’s Alexa to offer health advice from the NHS website. Brits will now be given answers vetted by NHS health professionals and […] todayJuly 22, 2019
insert_link Food & Drink Celiacs Diners Beware: Your Gluten-Free could be Gluten-Full About a year ago Jessica Mahar, who was diagnosed with celiac disease around 2005, got sick from a local restaurant because the menu said the dish was served with gluten-free brown rice, but actually was served with gluten-containing farro. Even if a restaurant menu says an item is gluten free, new research says there's a good chance some gluten will end up on your plate. Thirty-two percent of restaurant foods labeled gluten-free actually contain […] todayApril 22, 2019
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