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Ginkgo biloba is used by many people in an effort to improve memory and slow age-related intellectual decline, but solid evidence to support these benefits is limited. Ginkgo biloba is generally considered safe, but it can cause adverse effects and interactions with other drugs.
Many rapid home COVID-19 antigen tests contain a small amount of the toxic chemical sodium azide, but the risk of poisoning is low when these tests are used and disposed of properly.
Clostridium food poisoning is caused by bacterial spores that germinate, yielding a neurotoxin that can be found in home-canned and other improperly prepared foods. Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain can progress to muscle paralysis and respiratory failure. Infant botulism follows ingestion or inhalation of bacteria or spores. Treatment includes supportive care, botulism antitoxin, or immune globulin.
When used as directed, bath bombs and bath fizzies are safe. Skin irritation can occur in some people, and eye irritation is expected to occur if splashed in the eyes. Unintentional ingestion of small amounts is expected to cause minor effects such as oral irritation, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Aspirin is an over-the-counter medication used as an anti-inflammatory agent and for pain or fever relief. Low dose aspirin is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with existing heart disease, and sometimes in pregnancy to prevent preeclampsia. Normal side effects include stomach upset and indigestion. Aspirin overdose can be life-threatening.
Omega-3 fatty acids are associated with many health benefits. While omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, more studies are needed to better define the precise details of this relationship.
Multivitamins are easy to obtain and are a great source of vitamins and nutrients. Some people may need multivitamins because they do not have enough nutrients in their daily diet. However, people with certain medical conditions may want to avoid multivitamins or limit their use.
Ticks are experts at feeding on your blood and, in return for your generosity, transmitting disease to you. There are several different kinds of bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases transmitted by ticks, and tick-borne diseases are on the rise. Prevention is key: do what you can to prevent them from having access to you.
A powdered aspirin preparation looks like lemonade powder. Mixing up the two could cause problems for people who should not take aspirin, including people who are allergic to aspirin.
Ivermectin is a beneficial and safe antiparasitic drug used for a wide variety of parasitic diseases in humans and animals. Ivermectin is helping to eliminate onchocerciasis (river blindness), a malady that has plagued millions in the world's poorest communities.
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