Some creative ways to lower chances of germ-laden chips finding their way into shared dips SATURDAY, Feb. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Tackling double-dipping is one way to ensure that the guests at your Super Bowl party on Sunday don't share germs and risk getting sick, an expert says. Research shows that one double-dip -- when...

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Says highly caffeinated beverages can cause heart problems, especially when combined with alcohol By Randy DotingaHealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- A new report warns that popular energy drinks such as Red Bull and Rockstar pose potential hazards to teens, especially when mixed with alcohol. The report, published in the February issue of...

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Limiting alcohol, substituting fruit for cheese trays can help cut calories, dietitian says. FRIDAY, Feb. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Super Bowl party hosts and guests are ready for some football. But they also need to get ready to fight the temptation to eat and drink too much while watching the game, an expert warns. For...

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Annual event urges Americans to don red to spread awareness of the No. 1 killer THURSDAY, Jan. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Americans are being urged to look through their closets for anything crimson, scarlet or apple-red to wear Friday, in support of the American Heart Association's annual Go Red for Women campaign. National Wear Red...

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Avoid foods that probably were sprayed (HealthDay News) -- Pesticides are commonly used at homes, farms, gardens, parks and schools, and can be toxic if consumed. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions to help reduce a child's exposure to pesticides: Limit serving foods that have been treated with pesticides during farming. Carefully wash...

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