Cruise Passenger Evade Norovirus! ... Jul 20, 2010
Cruise Passenger Evade Norovirus. Tips for a Healthy Cruise. (Suite101.com)
Morning Sickness Home Remedies and ... Jul 17, 2010
Morning Sickness Home Remedies and Treatments. Morning Sickness Home Remedies and Treatments. (Suite101.com)
Kellogg: Packing Chemical Caused Cereal Recall Jul 15, 2010
The food maker recalled Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey Smacks after about 20 people complained, including five who reported nausea and vomiting. Consumers reported the cereal smelled or tasted waxy and others said the taste or smell was similar to that of metal or soap. (CBS News)
Dengue virus found in 5 percent of Key West residents Jul 14, 2010
High fever, pain behind the eyes, joint and bone pain, nausea and vomiting are typically seen within four days of a bite from an infected mosquito. The malaise usually passes in less than a week. (The Palm Beach Post)
Snakes around, but not biting in Bandera County Jul 14, 2010
- Signs of a snake bite include a pair of puncture marks, redness and swelling, pain, nausea and vomiting, labored breathing, disturbed vision, increase salivation and sweating, numbness or tingling in the face and/or limbs. - If you are bitten, try to remember the color and shape of the snake, which can be helpful with treatment; stay calm to slow the spread of venom; seek medical attention as soon as possible. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Critics call Valdez cleanup a warning Jul 9, 2010
Since the Gulf spill erupted in April, CNN has been receiving reports of fishermen hired to take part in the cleanup effort developing upper respiratory illnesses, nausea and vomiting. Louisiana's state health department reported 128 cleanup workers believed to have been sickened by exposure to oil by the end of June, with symptoms like dizziness, nausea and breathing issues. (CNN)
Kellogg recalls 4 cereals for odd odor, flavor Jun 27, 2010
Kellogg said about 20 people complained, including five who reported nausea and vomiting. The potential for serious health problems is low, the company said. (Republican-American)
Overview of ALL- Acute Lymphocytic ... Jun 27, 2010
may also be helpful to lessen the severity of nausea and vomiting due to the chemo. helps counteract the constipating side effects of Vincristine. (Suite101.com)
Kellogg's recall Jun 26, 2010
Kellogg's has already received about 20 complaints about the cereals, including five people who reported nausea and vomiting. For more information and replacement coupons, you can call the Kellogg consumer response center at 888-801-4163. (WSFA.com, AL)
Cereal Recalled Because of Smell Jun 26, 2010
The reason is an unusual smell and flavor from the package lines could make people sick including problems with nausea and vomiting. The cereal giant says the health risk is low but consumers say there was waxy or metal or soap like taste. (KLAS-TV)
Cte d'Ivoire: Environment Agency Monitors Toxic Waste in Port Jun 26, 2010
Official estimates indicate at least 15 people died, 69 others were hospitalized and at least 100,000 more residents complained of nausea and vomiting after inhaling fumes. In a report last year Okechukwu Ibeanu, the UN Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the illicit movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes, said some areas of Abidjan had still not been decontaminated. (allAfrica.com)
Sickly silence Jun 26, 2010
The antihistamines promethazine and cyclizines are the drugs most commonly used to treat morning sickness in the UK, reducing nausea and vomiting in the majority of those who take them. It may be because no-one really knows what causes it that some health professionals are a bit sceptical about it. (BBC News -- Health)
Have a healthy vacation Jun 21, 2010
Fix your eyes on the horizon to help prevent nausea and vomiting. To help the little ones, "play games (like License Plates) to keep kids focused on the midpoint of the road ahead," says Dr. David Pollack, a pediatrician at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (WSFA.com, AL)
Parents Ill-Informed About Kids' Concussion Risks Jun 18, 2010
Signs of a concussion include confusion, memory loss, headache, dizziness, problems with balance, a sensation of things spinning around (vertigo), and nausea and vomiting. Experts say that if these symptoms follow a head injury, parents should promptly seek an evaluation from a medical professional. (MEDLINEplus)
ConAgra recalls frozen chicken and rice meals Jun 18, 2010
Symptoms, including chills, headache, nausea and vomiting, can last for up to a week. In infants, the elderly and people with impaired immune systems salmonella poisoning can be life-threatening. (USA Today -- News)
Allergic to pregnancy Jun 3, 2010
Faint, exhausted and a slave to incessant nausea and vomiting for months, the fragile writer was unable to stomach food and water despite wearily trying to summon strength ... " About 15 per cent of women sufferers surveyed by the Hyperemesis Education and Research Foundation said they had at least one termination due to the condition. Dr Griffiths, who was admitted to hospital three times while pregnant and says she was depressed until the illness passed, thinks the issue of severe nausea and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Beware! Smokers kiss can be deadly Jun 3, 2010
The symptoms of meningococcal disease may include sudden onset of fever, severe headache, drowsiness, sore legs or sore joints, nausea and vomiting, a dislike of bright lights, a stiff neck and a rash of red-purple spots. ani My saved articles. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Smokers kisses can be fatal Jun 2, 2010
The symptoms of meningococcal disease may include a sudden onset of fever, severe headache, weakness, drowsiness, confusion or coma, sore legs or sore joints, nausea and vomiting, a dislike of bright lights, a stiff neck and a rash of red-purple spots. My saved articles. (India Times, India)
FDA Warns on Contaminated IV Antibiotics May 31, 2010
The drugs affected are the antibiotics metronidazole and ciprofloxacin and ondansetron, a drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery and chemotherapy. The FDA said it received reports of floating matter in IV bags manufactured by Claris Lifesciences Ltd., based in Ahmedabad, India. (SmartMoney)
1Woman Falls into Coma, Loses Breast After Spider Bite» May 26, 2010
More than a week later, she was suffering from severe nausea and vomiting, and her breast was infected so badly that it started to turn black and smell. "It was like a stench, like I want to say, like rotten eggs or something like that, but it was stronger and I couldn't take it anymore," said Franklin. (Fox News)
Appendectomy may be best for patients with positive CT exam May 26, 2010
Thirteen (three percent) of the 516 patients with positive CT findings did not receive immediate surgical treatment because their symptoms including a normal appetite, absence of nausea and vomiting, normal white blood cell count and mild or resolving pain were atypical for acute appendicitis. Of those, five (38 percent) ultimately had their appendix removed after seeking treatment for the same symptoms an average of four months later. (EurekAlert!)
Yogurt's 'Good Bacteria' Studied May 22, 2010
Youngsters whose strawberry-flavored yogurt had the live bacteria developed 24 percent fewer digestive system infections such as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. They also had 18 percent fewer ear, nose and throat infections. (KERO 23, CA)
Yogurt-Like Drink DanActive Reduced Rate of Common Infections in Daycare Children May 22, 2010
ScienceDaily (May 21, 2010) The probiotic yogurt-like drink DanActive reduced the rate of common sicknesses such as ear infections, sinusitis, the flu and diarrhea in daycare children, say researchers who studied the drink in the largest known probiotic clinical trial to be conducted in the United States. An additional finding, however, showed no reduction in the number school days missed. (Science Daily)
Rat lungworm fear after slug-eating dare May 13, 2010
6:34PM Thursday May 13, 2010. May 13, 2010 - 4:51PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
FDA Approves New Birth Control Pill May 8, 2010
The most common side effects reported in clinical trials included irregular bleeding, headaches, nausea and vomiting. German conglomerate Bayer already sells the birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin. (KIRO TV, WA)
Essential Oils: What are they and H... May 4, 2010
Peppermint can be used to help cure nausea and vomiting, clear the sinuses, and helps soothe sore muscles and joint pain. It is also a mental stimulant that helps clear the brain and restore concentration. (Suite101.com)
Severe Morning Sickness Passed from Moms to Daughters May 1, 2010
This form of morning sickness, called hyperemesis gravidarum, involves nausea and vomiting beginning before the 22nd week of gestation. In severe cases, it can lead to weight loss. (MEDLINEplus)
Family pregnancy sickness 'link' Apr 30, 2010
Around 2% of women suffer excessive nausea and vomiting in pregnancy - known as hyperemesis gravidarum - which can require hospital treatment. But a study of 2. (BBC News -- Health)
Brain hemorrhage explained Apr 29, 2010
Other symptoms may include sudden loss of consciousness or diminished consciousness, nausea and vomiting, seizure, stiff neck, vision problems and mood changes, according to the National Institutes of Health. If there is one, it's important to identify the aneurysm and treat it because it will bleed again, Barrow said. (CNN)
Computer brain training games have narrow effect, study finds Apr 27, 2010
Children often have nausea and vomiting after ingesting. Nicotine poisoning can cause weakness, convulsions, breathing problems, even death. (Boston Globe)
Migraine Symptoms and Treatment - S... Apr 27, 2010
Unlike the normal headache, a migraine headache may cause sensitivity to light, sensitivity to smell, sensitivity to touch, sensitivity to sound, problems with vision, and nausea and vomiting. Such migraine symptoms tend to occur in addition to severe headache pain and throbbing that are usually restricted to the one side of the head. (Suite101.com)
Nosebleed Causes, Prevention and Tr... Apr 24, 2010
If swallowed, blood can cause nausea and vomiting. Gently pinch the nose between the thumb and forefinger and hold it for at least ten minutes, or until the bleeding stops. (Suite101.com)
Lannetts generic version of GSK drug OKd Apr 20, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration granted marketing approval Monday to s application to sell a generic version of Zofran, an injectable drug used to prevent postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Zofran sales totaled about $58 million last year for GlaxoSmithKline (NYSE:GSK), according to Philadelphia-based Lannett. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Tobacco company's new, dissolvable nicotine products could lead to accidental poisoning Apr 19, 2010
Small children can experience nausea and vomiting from as little as 1 mg of nicotine. "This product is called a 'tobacco' product, but in the eyes of a 4-year-old, the pellets look more like candy than a regular cigarette. Nicotine is a highly addictive drug and to make it look like a piece of candy is recklessly playing with the health of children," said Connolly. (EurekAlert!)
8 Deadly Diseases and their Symptom... Apr 18, 2010
Symptoms can include acute abdominal pain and nausea and vomiting. Worms may be coughed up. (Suite101.com)
Aspirin 'reduces migraine pain' Apr 15, 2010
Researchers also found that a combination of aspirin plus an anti-emetic, which stops people feeling sick, was particularly good at reducing the migraine symptoms of nausea and vomiting. However, it did not produce any greater pain relief. (BBC News -- Health)
Exercising and still overweight? Apr 9, 2010
"See there are many disadvantages associated diet pills. They don't just alter your digestive system but also create hormonal imbalances which in turn can cause dizziness, nausea and vomiting," Amarnani explained. "So I never advise my clients to pop these pills. One should balance the diet and workout regime for a healthy lifestyle," she added. (India Times, India)
Gastric Pacemaker Offers Hope for Those with Stomach Disorders Apr 2, 2010
Swedish researchers first tested temporary electrical stimulation of the stomach in 27 patients and found that 22 of them experienced fewer symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting ... "We believe instead that the stimulation somehow acts on the brain's center for nausea and vomiting by activating the neural pathways running from the stomach to the brain," doctoral student Stina Andersson explained in a news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Pacemaker in Stomach Helps Against Vomiting Apr 1, 2010
The treatment led to reduced nausea and vomiting ... "We believe instead that the stimulation somehow acts on the brain's centre for nausea and vomiting by activating the neural pathways running from the stomach to the brain," says Andersson ... Here, the stomach empties normally but symptoms such as chronic nausea and vomiting can occur in more severe cases. (Science Daily)
Complications of Ulcerative Colitis Mar 28, 2010
Some symptoms of include abdominal pain, swelling or tenderness of the abdomen, fever, nausea and vomiting, dehydration, rapid heart rate and septic shock. Septic shock is a very serious infection in the bloodstream and is sometimes referred to as a poisoning of the blood. (Suite101.com)
Food-Allergic Kids Should Carry Two 'Epi' Doses Mar 24, 2010
Most of the children with severe reactions to food had the typical signs and symptoms -- skin rash, itching, swelling, trouble swallowing and breathing, nausea and vomiting. People with a history of severe food-related allergic reactions "should be prescribed and taught how to use self-injectable epinephrine," Rudders and colleagues note in their report, and they should carry two doses with them at all times. (MEDLINEplus)
FDA turns back A.P. Pharma nausea drug Mar 20, 2010
Shares of tumbled about 44 percent mid-day as the Food and Drug Administration put off action on the company s drug for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. The FDA told the Redwood City-based company (NASDAQ: APPA) to perform two studies relating to bioavailability or the way the drug is absorbed by the body and metabolism. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Opko Health narrows losses Mar 19, 2010
The company is preparing Rolapitant for a Phase III clinical trial for the treatment of chemotherapy and post-operative-induced nausea and vomiting. The product was bought from for $2 million in cash and up to $27 million in payments contingent upon meeting development milestones. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Intimacy during pregnancy Mar 18, 2010
Others are not in the mood, especially when they have nausea and vomiting in the first trimester. Some women report an increase in libido in the second trimester. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
A Woman with Hypercalcemia and a Pelvic Mass Mar 18, 2010
3 kg. Two days before admission, nausea and vomiting developed. The night before admission, multiple. (New England Journal of Medicine)
High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Tr... Mar 11, 2010
From the limited physical symptoms identified, most individuals with high blood pressure would often report frequent headaches, dizziness, light-headedness, heavy fatigue, hyperinsomnia (excessive sleep), blurred or double vision; and, in severe cases, nausea and vomiting. Even then, the abovementioned symptoms are normally present in the worst cases of hypertension. (Suite101.com)
Dental care for pregnant women Mar 8, 2010
Most of the time women who are pregnant experience nausea and vomiting which adds to the bacterium that accumulates on teeth. Pregnant women experience 'pregnancy gingivitis' beginning in the second or third month of pregnancy that increases in severity throughout the eighth month. (India Times, India)
Early Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Mar 5, 2010
Nausea and vomiting tends to be the first big reliable indicator of pregnancy ... Also thought to be due to increased estrogen levels, an increased sensitivity to certain smells can lead to nausea and vomiting. (Suite101.com)
Manufacturer recalls granola bars Mar 4, 2010
Chills, headache, nausea and vomiting can follow. Share this page. (Juneau Empire)
Mission creates morning sickness product Mar 2, 2010
It s designed to boost a woman s defense system against pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting ... For many women, pregnancy-related nausea and vomiting can be a serious concern, says Mission Pharmacal President Neill Walsdorf, Jr. We are pleased to offer women a prenatal vitamin option that may help provide some relief during their pregnancies. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Remedies for Morning Sickness Mar 1, 2010
Also, according to a May 6, 2009 Telegraph UK article, a study done by the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, showed "children were more likely to do better in intelligence tests if their mothers had experienced nausea and vomiting during pregnancy.". While morning sickness might be a good thing as far as the developing baby is concerned, it can be very difficult on the mother. (Suite101.com)
Drug dramatically reduces nausea and vomiting in bone marrow transplant patients Mar 1, 2010
Bone marrow transplant patients say two of the most debilitating side effects of the treatment are nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and radiation. But a Loyola University Health System study has found the drug aprepitant can dramatically reduce both nausea and vomiting when combined with other anti-nausea drugs. (EurekAlert!)
Medical pot may help fibromyalgia pain Feb 23, 2010
The only other cannabis-based drug now on the market in the U.S. is dronabinol, which is sold as Marinol in the U.S. and is FDA-approved for treating chemo-related nausea and vomiting. It hasn't been tested formally in fibromyalgia patients, although Lynda received a prescription for Marinol in 2006. (CNN -- Health)
Merck: Studies boost Gardasil for new uses Feb 18, 2010
Side effects of the vaccine include dizziness and fainting, nausea and vomiting, fever, headache and pain, swelling and itching at the injection site. Gardasil cannot be given to women who are pregnant or anyone with a severe allergy to yeast. (MSNBC -- Health)
Stinky diabetes drug turns off patients Feb 17, 2010
Doctors may simply think patients are having the other side-effects such as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, flatulence, distention and abdominal pain, but the smell could make patients feel ill, Pelletier and colleagues said. "Although reaction to the odor of metformin has not been reported in the medical literature, hundreds of postings to message boards on the Internet note the peculiar odor of the drug, which is also well known to pharmacists," they added. (MSNBC -- Health)
Nausea sends 15 to hospital in Flagler Feb 15, 2010
BUNNELL -- About 15 people came to Florida Hospital Flagler on Saturday complaining of nausea and vomiting, which prompted the Flagler County Health Department to begin investigating whether the cases are related. Health Department officials have begun taking food histories of the patients to see if they have anything in common or if a food-borne virus can be ruled out, Patrick Johnson, administrator at the Health Department, said Saturday night. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Perimenopause and Nausea Feb 1, 2010
For women who are experiencing extreme nausea and vomiting from menopause, it is important to see a doctor. Some form of hormone replacement therapy may be necessary to alleviate the symptoms. (Suite101.com)
Prescription for conflict Jan 26, 2010
With the antibiotic Flagyl (metronidazole), can cause extreme nausea and vomiting. With beta blockers or nitrates, can lower blood pressure to dangerous levels. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
A Genetic Link Between Migraines and Depression? Jan 20, 2010
"Migraine is not defined by severity but by neurological symptoms like nausea and vomiting. The presence of other neurological symptoms is the hallmark of migraine," says Ahn. The Dutch study used a battery of standardized questions plus a phone interview to minimize the chance of misdiagnosis. (Time.com)
Palliative Care for the Dying Jan 16, 2010
Caring for People with Terminal Diseases. The World Health Organization defines palliative care as the total care of patients whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment. (Suite101.com)
Is Heartworm Medication Dangerous f... Jan 15, 2010
Some side effects are common to most pharmaceuticals, such as nausea and vomiting. However, in some dogs and cats side effects include severe neurological disturbance and loss of muscle control. (Suite101.com)
Medtronic invests $15M in GI Dynamics Jan 15, 2010
The most common side effects included mild to moderate abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. The Boston Business Journal contributed to this report. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
BDSI eyes $2B market with FDA meeting Jan 13, 2010
will meet with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to discuss the company s planned investigational new drug application for its anti-nausea and vomiting treatment ... Andrew Finn, executive vice president of product development, said people suffering from nausea and vomiting often have difficulty taking oral medications and that the gastrointestinal absorption can vary ... Having a formulation of an antiemetic (anti-nausea and vomiting) that does not require swallowing and gastric absorption... (Raleigh Triangle Business Journal, NC)
Easy Way to Prevent Post-Op Nausea? Jan 10, 2010
MONDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that patients need not fear post-operative nausea and vomiting as much if they take dextrose, a form of glucose ... All patients were treated with general anesthesia and received a dose of a drug called an antiemetic, which can prevent some nausea and vomiting ... The researchers found that those who received the dextrose were at much lower risk of developing nausea and vomiting. (MEDLINEplus)
Alzheimer's Disease Jan 10, 2010
Other people may choose to stop taking the drugs because of the side effects, which include diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. Memantine (Namenda) The first drug approved to treat moderate to severe stages of Alzheimer's, memantine protects brain cells from damage caused by the chemical messenger glutamate. (CNN -- Health)
