Health Risks

Most Common Addictions in the US and How They Affect Society

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Addiction continues to be one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States. Substance use impacts every segment of society—young and old, rural and urban, rich and poor. More than 50% of Americans aged 12 and older have tried illicit drugs at some point, and over 138 million consume alcohol regularly. These … Read more

Is It Possible to Eat Too Many Vitamin Gummies?

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While many believe you can’t have too much of a good thing,  if you eat too many vitamin gummies it can be harmful. Chewable multivitamins and vitamin C gummies can contain toxic levels of vitamins when taken in large quantities, despite their appealing taste. Over 60,000 cases of vitamin toxicity are reported to U.S. Poison … Read more