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Prescription DrugsWheeze Relief
Wheezing in preterm babies reduced through prevention of respiratory syncytial virus
NaturalVitamins for Old Eyes, But Not Omega-3s
Age related macular degeneration may be slowed by supplements but additional nutrients have no effect
Prescription DrugsDiabetes Rx and Breast Cancer Survival
Breast cancer survival was not extended with metformin use
FDA ApprovalsNovartis Rx Ilaris Approved by FDA
Ilaris approved to treat patients with active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis
FDA AlertsFDA Warns Consumers About Potential Health Risk with Juices Inc. Juice Products
Clostridium botulinum can cause serious and potentially fatal foodborne illness
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Breo Ellipta
Breo Ellipta treats patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Mental HealthStill Sharp After Anesthesia
Dementia not linked to general anesthesia in recent study
Prescription DrugsTestosterone May Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Diabetic men with low testosterone may be helped with supplementation
Prescription DrugsProtecting Poor Women Against Cancer
Cervical cancer HPV vaccination being made available to women in undeveloped nations
NaturalCataract Risk Unchanged by Supplements
Supplements not linked to lower risk of developing cataracts
Health NewsCOPD May Worsen with Allergies
COPD exacerbations and respiratory symptoms higher in patients with allergies
Health NewsBaby Boomers Beware of Hep C
Hepatitis C testing stressed for baby boomers during Hepatitis Awareness Month
Prescription DrugsGot the ED Prescription, Get It Filled
Erectile dysfunction prescriptions left unfilled in three quarters of diagnosed
Health NewsER Costs the Most for UTI Treatments
Urinary tract infection treatments at emergency departments cost almost 2 billion dollars more
Prescription DrugsTime for New Arthritis Med?
Rheumatoid arthritis therapy likely to change because of poor mental health and disability
Health NewsMoving Beyond Breast Cancer
Breast cancer survivors often do not meet physical activity recommendations
Health NewsWeb Tool to Choose Angioplasty or Surgery
Heart disease patients considering angioplasty or surgery have online tool to choose best option
Health NewsNot Walking the Walk with Arthritis
Arthritis patients walked less than 90 minutes each week
Health NewsMan’s Best Friend Just Got Better
Heart disease risk may be lowered by owning a pet
Health NewsLosing Teeth with Diabetes
Tooth loss rates were greater in people with diabetes
Health NewsEMS Can Beat the Clock When Stroke Strikes
Stroke patients who use EMS get treatment faster than those who do not take ambulance
Prescription DrugsGut Biome Different After Depression
Clostridium difficile rates higher in depressed people taking anti depressants
Prescription DrugsFlu During Pregnancy Linked to Bipolar?
Bipolar disorder risk increased among children of moms with influenza during pregnancy
NaturalNo Extra Fibromyalgia Pain with Exercise
Fibromyalgia patients had reduced pain levels after several weeks of moderate exercise