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Health - May 8, 2009
Suggestions for storing, scheduling them
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New Guidelines Recommend Opioids for Seniors' Pain
Health - May 7, 2009
NSAID use for persistent aches needs to be curbed, Geriatrics Society says
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With Peripheral Artery Disease, Med Adherence Is Low
Health - April 24, 2009
Survival, though, is greater when guidelines are followed, study finds
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Painkillers May Not Protect Against Dementia
Health - April 22, 2009
Contrary to prior research, study finds older people taking NSAIDs more likely to suffer decline
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Experts Highlight Inroads to Preventing Cancer
Health - April 20, 2009
Folic acid supplements, smoking and genetics are among research targets
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Aspirin Use Linked to Brain Microbleeds
Health - April 13, 2009
Whether it raises risk for heart attacks, strokes in patients unclear, expert says
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Plavix Plus Aspirin Lowers Stroke Risk
Health - March 31, 2009
Clot-busting combo can boost outcomes for patients with atrial fibrillation, study finds
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Labels on OTC Painkillers Need Improvement
Health - March 30, 2009
Study found safety warnings for kids were missed, could be more prominent
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Experts Revise Guidelines on Daily Aspirin for Heart
Health - March 16, 2009
Lower dose appears safe and effective against heart attack in men, stroke in women
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Drixoral: Why the Allergy Medicine Isn't Available, and What to Use Instead
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January W. Payne
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Health - March 9, 2009
Can't find this decongestant/antihistamine combo? Here are other remedies for stuffy and runny noses.
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Long-Term Aspirin Use Seems to Protect Against Colorectal Lesions
Health - February 10, 2009
The benefit lasts even if you stop taking the drug, study finds
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Doctors Re-Examine Blood Thinners to Prevent Strokes
Health - January 11, 2009
They're effective, but must be used with caution, experts say
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Antibiotics—Even Free Ones—Won't Cure Most Winter Ills
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Michelle Andrews
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On Health and Money - January 7, 2009
Wegmans stores are offering free antibiotics. But the medicines can contribute to drug resistance.
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Human Body May Make Its Own 'Aspirin'
Health - December 31, 2008
Theory stems from presence of salicylic acid in study participants
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28 Weight-Loss Products Containing Unlisted Drugs
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - December 24, 2008
Prescription medicines are in the pills but not on the labels, the FDA says.
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Health Buzz: Sleep and Heart Disease and Other Health News
Health - December 24, 2008
How to avoid 5 bad-news drug combinations; making the most of your workout budget.
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Weight-Loss Potions Have Hidden Surprises
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Bernadine Healy, M.D.
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Heart to Heart - December 23, 2008
The FDA is concerned that people are taking powerful diet drugs with no knowledge of dose or effect.
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5 Dangerous Drug Combinations You Need to Avoid
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - December 23, 2008
If you're mixing supplements and prescription pills, you may be getting a risky blend of medications.
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Drug Combinations Putting Seniors at Risk
Health - December 23, 2008
Mixing prescription, nonprescription meds poses dangers, researchers say
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Gene Ups Risk for Those on Blood-Thinner Plavix
Health - December 23, 2008
Younger patients with the mutation faced higher odds of heart attack, death, study found
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Health Tip: Medications and Pregnancy
Health - November 28, 2008
Common drugs that may not be safe for baby
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Aspirin Doesn't Guard Diabetics Against Heart Disease
Health - November 9, 2008
Second study found vitamins E, C did little to protect healthy men, either
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Health Buzz: Daylight Savings Time and Other Health News
Health - October 30, 2008
Saving your heart from the time change, BPA in plastic, diabetes drug costs, and more
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