Medical Minutes with WISH-TV All INdiana Podcast Network

Caffeine is the most commonly used drug in the world. More than 90% of adult Americans consume caffeine regularly. But there are both benefits and risks when it comes to using this popular stimulant. It perks you up and provides a boost of energy – but what are the benefits and drawbacks of caffeine?

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The risk of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses rises with the higher temperatures.

WISH-TV’s medical expert Dr. Janel Gordon says the high heat can be very hard on the body. Symptoms can vary for different heat-related illnesses, especially for people not drinking enough water.

Gordon says our core body temperature could reach up to 103 degrees. If you notice you are no longer sweating, that’s also a red flag of heat stroke.

Gordon suggests drinking plenty of fluids, including electrolyte replacements such as Gatorade, along with light meals that include fruits and veggies that will aid in restoring your body’s water.

It’s important to take breaks by going inside air-conditioned places to cool off. That’s especially true for people on certain medications.

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June is Men’s Health Month, June 10 -16 is international Men’s Health Week, and Sunday is Father’s Day. Dr. Janel Gordon and Jeremy Jenkins discussed important considerations for men including recommended screening, health warning signs and symptoms and ways to improve overall health.

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One in 5 Americans over the age of 60 take fish oil supplements for various health benefits. But, despite these potential benefits, there have been concerns about the safety and efficacy of fish oil supplements, particularly in high doses.

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Migraines affect millions of people in the United States. According to the American Migraine Foundation, it’s the third most common disease in the world. But now, a new study found people who suffer from migraines might be able to predict when one is coming hours before symptoms even start.

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One in 50 children in the United States is allergic to peanuts, while 1 in 200 adults have the allergy, too. Peanut allergies have more than tripled over the past 20 years, and nobody really knows why.

But, there are several breakthroughs when it comes to helping people with these allergies stay safe – maybe even one day, be able to eat whatever they like without the fear of an allergic reaction.

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