| Prilosec as Effective as Expensive Prescriptions, Study Finds
A widely available nonprescription drug -- Prilosec OTC -- is as effective a treatment for heartburn and acid reflux disease as prescription drugs costing almost 10 times more, according to an analysis from Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, a public education project of Consumers Union. "Many people with heartburn and acid reflux could save $1,000 to $2,000 a year by taking an over-the-counter drug that's just as effective as high-priced prescription drugs," said Gail Shearer, director of the project. "These are dramatic savings, and illustrate why consumers should talk to their doctors about identifying effective, lower-cost medicines," Shearer added. The over-the-counter drug Prilosec costs $19 to $26 a month on average nationwide, and can be even cheaper at large discount stores.
Punjab parties make a 420 promise!
Punjab's ruling Congress and the opposition Akali Dal-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) combine are promising the electorate to provide wheat at Rs.4 per kg and pulses at Rs.20 per kg. Given the spiralling prices of these essentials in recent months, the promised rates might fill many empty stomachs but are giving political indigestion to some others. The 117 assembly seats in Punjab go to polls Feb 13 and both sides are trying their best to woo voters. 'This is nothing but a 420 promise (cheating) - Rs.4 for flour and Rs.20 for pulses. The leaders of both sides know that giving these rates would be quite difficult,' said a Congress leader from Hoshiarpur. Section 420 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with cheating, and '420' is normally associated with wrongdoing.
Mr. Sacco goes to council
ROOTING FOR THE UNDERDOG IS AS AMERICAN AS OVER-THE-TOP SUPER BOWL ADS. And there's no better arena for the underdog than in politics. Take the race for Las Vegas City Council Ward 3. It's the battle of the humble veteran councilman versus a rabble-rousing free spirit.In one corner is Gary Reese, a three-term councilman seeking his fourth and final round. (Term limits enacted during Reese's tenure cap council time at four terms.) Reese, 65, is known for his everyman approach. He has an open-door policy in his barbershop, often meeting residents and taking calls there, which Mayor Oscar Goodman has jokingly coined "City Hall East." Reese resonates with the family crowd, having raised his children as a single parent and putting them through college on a barber's salary. And now he's married to a Clark County School District teacher."I live like my parents taught me.
The country is on caffeine overload
Throughout the halls of any college campus and most places of business, it is not odd to see some form of caffeine in one's hand or on their desk. To some this might not seem harmful but anything used to the extreme is bound to make someone crash and burn.
Through the years, caffeine intake and the risks have been a hot topic. It is said that caffeine is the most widely devoured food/drug in the entire world.
There are many good effects from caffeine such as, it can enhance aspects of your physical as well as mental performance. Caffeine can also help you to become more alert.
Caffeine is however considered a drug, though there have been few reports from users reporting loss of control while taking caffeine and users report they can stop caffeine use if so desired.
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