According to a report in Harvard Women's Health Watch, "Each
year, overdoses of acetaminophen (sold as Tylenol and other
brands) account for more than 56,000 emergency room visits and
an estimated 458 deaths from acute liver failure." The
publication acknowledges that the drug is not harmful when the
proper directions are followed. However, experts also warn
acetaminophen users to be careful about combining the drug with
other over-the-counter or prescription drugs. They also say that
it should never be taken with alcohol, or when alcohol is still
in the bloodstream, like when you have a hangover.
Interestingly, there is something even more common that you
likely ingest every day that could be a major hidden health risk
... No. 2: Water intoxication Women are often told that a great
way to lose weight and stay healthy is to drink at least eight
glasses of water a day. However, there is actually something
called "water intoxication," or hyponatremia, that can literally
kill you. According to an article in the