Letter Warns About Tricky Dosing With Liquid Tamiflu for Kids
Health - September 24, 2009
Meanwhile, CDC says rapid test for swine flu not effective
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Study Suggests a Wider Use for Statins
Health - September 22, 2009
Drugs could help those who only have high levels of inflammation, experts say
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Hormone Therapy May Make Lung Cancer More Likely
Health - September 19, 2009
Expert says finding supports doubts about value of treatment
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Topical Cream for Erectile Dysfunction Shows Promise
Health - September 18, 2009
It could become alternative for men who can't tolerate pills, researchers say
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Ulcer Preventative May Raise Pneumonia Risks
Health - September 18, 2009
Trend seen in hospital patients also leads to higher costs, study finds
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Medications That Lower Breast Cancer Risk Carry Other Dangers
Health - September 14, 2009
Analysis notes tamoxifen, raloxifene can up chances of other cancers, clots
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Treating Childhood Leukemia With Fewer Side Effects
Health - September 10, 2009
Dutch researchers skip radiation treatments, some chemo but add corticosteroid
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Antiviral Drugs Should Be Used Cautiously to Fight Flu, U.S. Says
Health - September 8, 2009
Most people won't need medicines like Tamiflu or Relenza, according to CDC
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School Days Give Some Kids a Headache
Health - September 3, 2009
Tension and stress are common causes, experts say
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Combo Therapies to Lower Cholesterol Don't Work
Health - September 2, 2009
Review shows evidence doesn't support using other treatments with statins
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Health Buzz: Rare Risk of Cancer After Taking Tamoxifen and Other Health News
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Megan Johnson
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Health - August 26, 2009
9 ways to deal with insomnia, 8 facts you should know about palliative care
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Why You Should Think Twice Before Using Alli or Other Weight Loss Aids
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - August 25, 2009
Reports of liver injury have been linked to Alli and Xenical, but every pill has its price.
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FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage
Health - August 25, 2009
32 cases reported since orlistat came on market in 1999
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Abuse of ADHD Drugs on the Rise
Health - August 24, 2009
Jump in poison control center calls mirrors increasing prescriptions, study shows
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Medication Review May Help With Heart Failure
Health - August 21, 2009
Hospitalizations decline when doctors, pharmacists collaborate, study finds
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Health Advice: Will Neurontin Work as Well as Lyrica for Fibromyalgia?
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Bryan Arling, M.D.
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Health - August 19, 2009
Expert Bryan Arling's advice on Cymbalta, Savella, and other treatment options for fibromyalgia.
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Antibiotics Being Prescribed Less for Respiratory Infections
Health - August 18, 2009
Decline seen as sign of progress against drug-resistant bacteria
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Ibuprofen Rated Best for Pain of Broken Arms
Health - August 18, 2009
Study finds kids don't do as well when given acetaminophen with codeine
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Blood Pressure Drug Might Work Against MS
Health - August 17, 2009
Research shows inflammation link between two disorders
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Device May Offer Alternative to Warfarin for Arrhythmia
Health - August 14, 2009
Implantation in people at risk for stroke could reduce medication use, study suggests
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Suicide Risk With Antidepressants Falls With Age
Health - August 11, 2009
Study reiterates that young are most vulnerable
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Sharing Prescription Meds Common Among U.S. Teens
Health - August 10, 2009
One in five have 'loaned' or 'borrowed' drugs, study found
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In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy
Health - August 9, 2009
Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits
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