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Health - July 9, 2009
Consumers more alert to overdose risks from prescription drugs, survey suggests
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FDA Mandates Tougher Warnings for Pain Pills
Health - July 7, 2009
Drugs like Darvon, Darvocet have been linked to fatal overdoses
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Heartburn Drugs May Contribute to the Problem
Health - July 7, 2009
Study suggests proton pump inhibitors could aggravate acid trouble
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If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
Health - July 2, 2009
Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say
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With Medicare Plan, Drug Spending May Be Up
Health - July 1, 2009
Researchers suspect overuse as a cause, but note that other costs are down
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Drugs May Not Slow Kidney Damage in Diabetes
Health - July 1, 2009
Study uncovers possible benefit, though, in stemming vision loss
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Anti-Smoking Drugs Get FDA 'Black-Box' Warning
Health - July 1, 2009
Reports link Chantix and Zyban to risk of psychiatric side effects, including suicidal thoughts
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Antibiotics May Boost Risk for Recurrent Ear Infection
Health - July 1, 2009
Researchers urge more temperate prescribing of amoxicillin in kids
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Obama Seeks More Generic Prescription Drugs
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - June 23, 2009
Obama wants drugmakers to clear the way for the faster introduction of generics.
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Statins May Not Protect Against Pneumonia
Health - June 18, 2009
Hope that the drugs could fight infection was premature, expert says
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ADHD Medication and Sudden Death: How to Avoid the Risk
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - June 16, 2009
Here’s what parents and pediatricians can do to reduce heart risks to kids posed by drugs like Ritalin.
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Is Ritalin Too Risky for Kids With ADHD?
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - June 15, 2009
One study showing risk isn’t reason enough to stop medication, FDA says.
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Drug May Stem Slide Into Alzheimer's for Some
Health - June 15, 2009
Aricept did not help others with mild memory loss, study finds
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Chemo Drug May Help Sun-Damaged Skin
Health - June 15, 2009
Small study finds it also may reduce precancerous lesions
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Personality May Not Predict Parkinson's
Health - June 12, 2009
Finding questions theory that certain traits hint at disease development
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Morning Sickness Drug Gets Green Light in Study
Health - June 10, 2009
Israeli researchers find short-term use during pregnancy should be safe
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Health Buzz: FDA Considers Psychiatric Drugs for Kids and Other Health News
Health - June 10, 2009
Computers can pose an injury hazard to children, and compulsive text messaging can signal insecurity.
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Data Overload May Complicate Insurance Choices
Health - June 5, 2009
Trouble picking plans could be most troublesome for seniors, study finds
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Sedatives Increase Suicide Risk Among Elderly
Health - June 4, 2009
Doctors should carefully screen older patients before prescribing, researcher says
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Two Drugs Better Than One for Crohn's Patients
Health - June 3, 2009
Remission rates higher with combination therapy, study finds
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Tamoxifen and Antidepressants Don't Mix
By
Deborah Kotz
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On Women - June 2, 2009
Benefits of the lifesaving breast cancer drug may be negated by certain antidepressants.
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Celexa May Not Help Kids With Autism
Health - June 1, 2009
Study finds no benefit, and more side effects, but not all agree
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Depression Treatment Wanes Following FDA Warnings
Health - June 1, 2009
Advisories led to 'unintended consequences,' researchers say
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Got Heartburn? A Caution About Your Proton Pump Inhibitor
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - May 29, 2009
Prolonged use of these drugs carries a risk of osteoporosis and heart problems.
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