Methanol-Tainted Alcohol Could It Happen Here

Methanol-Tainted Alcohol Could It Happen Here

The number of suspected deaths from tainted alcohol in Costa Rica has climbed to 20 since early June, according to the country’s Ministry of Health. Officials there have issued a health alert and seized about 30,000 containers of products suspected of having been contaminated with methanol. While Costa Rica is the latest country to report

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Specific Phobias

Specific Phobias

The term “phobia” refers to a group of anxiety symptoms brought on by certain objects or situations. A specific phobia, formerly called a simple phobia, is a lasting and unreasonable fear caused by the presence or thought of a specific object or situation that usually poses little or no actual danger. Exposure to the object

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Is Caffeine Fueling Your Anxieties

Is Caffeine Fueling Your Anxieties

If you struggle with anxiety, you might want to skip that second cup of coffee, new research suggests. For some people, caffeine may help with concentration and provide an energy boost, but it can cause problems for those with general anxiety disorder, said Dr. Julie Radico, a clinical psychologist with Penn State Health. “Caffeine is

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