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OTCPattern to the Zit Madness
Acne facial patterns commonly cover certain parts of the face
OTCNo Spoonful of Medicine for the Kiddo
Cough and cold medicines for children should follow warning labels
OTCOTC Painkillers Aren’t Marathon Candy
Runners that took painkillers before racing had heart stomach and kidney trouble
OTCAspirin: Right for Some, But Not for All
Cardiovascular disease patients can benefit from aspirin but it may not be good for everyone
OTCSkin Cancer Protection with Aspirin
Melanoma skin cancer rates lower in women who took aspirin
OTCVitamin C for the Common Cold
Common cold may be cut short by regularly taking vitamin C but not by starting it when sick
OTCNovartis Recalls Triaminic and Theraflu Syrups
Triaminic Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief Syrups recalled for bottle cap malfunction
OTCOTC Overactive Bladder Treatment Approved
Oxytrol approved by FDA for women to treat bladder problem
OTCDeodorant or Deodor-not?
Social norms determine whether people without body odor still wear deodorant
OTCAspirin for the Heart: Go Uncoated
Heart attack and stroke from platelet clotting may be prevented with uncoated aspirin
OTCInsides Aren't Supposed to Bleed
Gastrointestinal bleeding rates higher than ever
OTCArthritic Double Whammy
Gout can occur in rheumatoid arthritis patients
OTCAn Aspirin a Day After Blood Clots
Aspirin after a blood clot may reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
OTCLather Up That Sunscreen, Athletes!
Skin cancer prevention with sunscreen is not used often enough by student athletes
OTCLow Vitamin D Linked to MS Flare-Ups
Brain lesions in multiple sclerosis patients seen more in those with low vitamin D
OTCCough and Cold Antibiotics
Antibiotics were not helpful for kids who had a cough because of the common cold
OTCKeep Eye Drops, Nose Spray From Kids
OTC eye and nose drops can be dangerous when ingested by children
OTCFrightful for Your Sight
Decorative contact lenses can damage eyes cause blindness
OTCFrom Ouch! To Say What?
Hearing loss increases with frequent pain reliever usage
OTCAspirin May Be a Cancer Knock-Out
Colorectal cancer patients with gene mutation may live longer with aspirin therapy
OTCEat the Right Fat to Age Better
Omega 3 fatty acid supplements may help preserve telomeres and affect aging
OTCTake Care With OTC Medications
Over the counter medications should be used properly
OTCWest Nile Enters Difficult Teenage Years
West nile virus expected to cause problems for decades to come
OTCShould Aspirin Be Used to Prevent Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer and aspirin therapy debate continues at ESMO 2012