| Skim Milk Linked to Prostate Cancer
Drinking skim milk may increase a man's risk for prostate cancer, according to the results of two studies recently published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. More >>
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| Sweat the Small Stuff When it Comes to Stroke
According to two new studies published in the Oct. 2007 issue of The Lancet, treating patients quickly for mini-strokes could cut the risk of a major stroke later. More >>
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| Obesity is on the Rise
You can buck the trend with a unique approach to weight loss More >>
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| Be Wary of Ad Campaign Urging Women to Get Breast Cancer Gene Test
Does breast cancer run in your family? If so, you might be inclined to pay extra attention to a new TV commercial that recently hit the airwaves asking that question and vowing to help you, "Be ready against cancer." More >>
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| Drug Manufacturers Voluntarily Recall Cough Medicines for Children Under Two
Popular infant cough remedies are now being voluntarily recalled because of concerns that these medicines, when used improperly, could cause overdoses in infants under 2 years of age. More >>
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| UV Rays Don't Stand a Chance
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now test sun block for UVA radiation effectiveness, the type of radiation that causes skin to tan. More >>
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| New Birth Control Pill Stops Periods
Lybrel offers women another safe and effective birth control option. More >>
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| Antibiotics May Trigger Intestinal Disease
This bacterial infection causes minor symptoms in some people and serious diseases in others More >>
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| Serious Eye Infection Associated with Soft Contact Lens Solution
What you need to know to prevent eye pain or vision loss More >>
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| Spray Flu Vaccine
Study Shows Spray Flu Vaccine More Effective for Infants More >>
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| Coughing up the Phlegmy Underside of Cold Medicine
The truth about cough syrups, what you need to know, now More >>
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| Counterfeit Medications at the Pharmacy
Protect yourself by looking for signs that your medication might not be the real deal More >>
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| Autism and Vaccines: Are vaccines safe?
Recent controversy surrounding the MMR vaccine leads some to wonder if they should get their child vaccinated. More >>
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| More Reason To Dread Mondays
Recent studies show Mondays to be the deadliest day of the week More >>
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| Study Links Bug Sprays with Childhood Leukemia
LVH physician says there is some risk, but no conclusive evidence More >>
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| New Hope for Type-2 Diabetes
A new treatment for type-2 diabetes was approved recently by the Food and Drug Administration. The new drug, Januvia, is the first in a new class of drugs called DPP-4 inhibitors that help control high blood sugar by regulating insulin production. More >>
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| Q: I’ve heard there is a pill called Chantix that can help me quit smoking. But I’ve also heard there are serious side-effects. Is it safe?
For a majority of people, Chantix is safe and effective. More >>
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