Year: 2017

Don’t overdose on black licorice this Halloween, FDA warns – CBS News

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CBS News Don’t overdose on black licorice this Halloween, FDA warnsCBS NewsOn the biggest candy-eating holiday of the year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a warning: Don’t overdo it on the black licorice. The old-fashioned treat can be particularly risky for adults over 40, the FDA says. Eating 2 ounces of …The … Read more

Controversial Brain Imaging Uses AI to Take Aim at Suicide Prevention – WIRED

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WIRED Controversial Brain Imaging Uses AI to Take Aim at Suicide PreventionWIREDWhen someone takes their own life, they leave behind an inheritance of unanswered questions. “Why did they do it?” “Why didn’t we see this coming?” “Why didn’t I help them sooner?” If suicide were easy to diagnose from the outside, it wouldn’t be the … Read more

The FDA warns that black licorice can cause heart problems in adults — confirming it’s the worst – Business Insider

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Business Insider The FDA warns that black licorice can cause heart problems in adults — confirming it’s the worstBusiness InsiderBlack Licorice contains the sweetening compound glycyrrhizin, which can decrease potassium levels in the body, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. That temporary potassium deficiency can cause abnormal heart rhythms, high blood …The worst Halloween … Read more

The worst Halloween candy can also put you in the hospital if you eat too much – Quartz

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Quartz The worst Halloween candy can also put you in the hospital if you eat too muchQuartzEven if you’re going to gorge on candy this Halloween, there’s one type you should absolutely only eat in moderation. On Oct. 30, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a reminder that black licorice poses serious health risks … Read more