Newswise — “Ten or 15 years ago we told everyone to drink as much water as possible to replace fluids. Now we know that is not such a good idea,” said Dr. James Muntz, an internist with The Methodist Hospital in Houston. “Water is important, but sports drinks, might be more important.” Sports drinks contain electrolytes, like potassium, magnesium, etc, and help replace the salt and water... 

Newswise — Negative health effects linked to taking too much supplemental calcium are on the rise, according to a commentary appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). The incidence of the so-called milk-alkali or calcium-alkali syndrome is growing in large part because of widespread use of over-the-counter calcium and vitamin D supplements. The milk-alkali... 

Newswise — A new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reveals that daily underage drinking-related visits to hospital emergency departments are 11 percent higher during the Memorial Day weekend than they are on an average day. The latest Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) report estimates that on an average day, there are 519 hospital emergency department... 

Newswise — Unintentional injuries are the number one cause of death in children in the United States. In fact, 2,000 children die each day from preventable injuries. With the summer months come an increased number of injuries. “Kids are outside more, out of school and less supervised which results in more injuries,” said Dr. Karen Judy, associate professor of pediatrics at Loyola University Chicago... 

Farmington Hills, Mich. – May 12, 2010 –  Community Network Services (CNS) along with the Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority (OCCMHA) is inviting the community to participate in a series of free mental health awareness live web casts every Wednesday, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to mark “May is Mental Health Month”. The web casts are designed to help people recognize the signs and... 

Newswise — A new study shows that people with a common heart defect may also be more likely to have brain aneurysms. The study is published in the May 4, 2010, print issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Up to two percent of the population is born with the heart defect called a bicuspid aortic valve (BAV). The aortic valve allows blood to flow from the heart... 

DETROIT – Nearly 40 percent of chronic rhinosinusitis diagnoses are linked to secondhand smoke, according to a Henry Ford Health System study. Researchers found that people are at increased risk for developing rhinosinusitis from exposure to secondhand smoke at home and public places like bars and restaurants, but that the risk is even higher at work and at private social settings. The study... 

East Lansing – Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFBs) have been widely promoted because they use less energy than normal light bulbs, but Michigan physicians are concerned about the environmental risks presented by the mercury they contain. The Michigan State Medical Society stresses the importance of proper use and disposal of CFBs, and urges vendors who sell CFBs to make arrangements for them to... 

EAST LANSING – Breast feeding rates may have increased over the past decades, but the numbers of mothers who breast feed are still well below target rates set by the Healthy People 2010 initiative, warns the Michigan State Medical Society. The Michigan State Medical Society and its 16,000 physician members strongly support the promotion of breast feeding as a means of maintaining the health of mothers... 

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Voice problems may arise from a variety of sources, including overuse or misuse, cancer, infection or injury. According to experts at the University of Michigan Health System, proper care and use of your voice can help maintain vocal health and prevent serious problems in the future. In recognition of World Voice Day on April 16, Norman D. Hogikyan, M.D., professor of otolaryngology... 

(April 12, 2010) OKEMOS, Mich. — Quick action is crucial to saving the life of a tooth. That’s why Delta Dental of Michigan encourages parents to be prepared to act if a tooth becomes injured. With warm weather comes more outdoor playtime for kids. Between playgrounds, sports and outdoor fun, there’s a good chance thousands of children will suffer accidental tooth injuries this year. Teeth are...