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David Kaminskas, MD, Adventist Health Castle neurologist shared the benefits and drawbacks of drinking coffee on a KHON2 Take2 segment. While a new study showed that one or two cups a day of coffee can actually help decrease the frequency of migraine headaches, three or four cups
can increase the frequency of migraines.
He advised those who want to lessen their coffee intake to do it slowly to head off withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Kaminskas said caffeine has been shown to reduce the risk of depression, suicide, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and even stroke, but there are some who probably should avoid coffee such as those who suffer from sleeplessness, anxiety and heart disease.
Adventist Health Castle pulmonologist Takkin Lo, MD, joined KHON2’s Take2
morning show to talk about the dangers and symptoms of vaping. Dr. Lo said vape pens come in different concentrations and flavors, but all contain nicotine and there
are no long-term studies that prove vaping helps people transition to stop smoking. He said symptoms to watch for if you vape are a dry cough that doesn't go away, unrelenting chest pain and shortness of breath, and possibly nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
If you vape and experience any of these symptoms you should seek medical help and go to the emergency room.
Robin Matsukawa, MD, internal medicine physician at Castle Primary Care of Ka¯ne‘ohe, addressed the benefits and risks of daily aspirin use on a segment of KHON2’s Take 2 news program. Dr. Matsukawa said daily aspirin use mainly benefits patients who have already had a heart attack or stroke. It can also help those who haven’t had a heart attack or stroke and didn't have surgery but are at high risk. The negative side effects include bruising easily, and more serious side effects like gastrointestinal bleeding and bleeding in the brain. He counseled listeners to talk with their physician before starting or stopping their aspirin regimen.
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