Moderate drinking a risk for those with heart disease
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – People with heart disease who drink, even moderately, may have a slightly increased risk of … Continue reading →
View ArticleMany heart attack sufferers stop taking medication
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Older people who’ve suffered a heart attack often don’t stick with the drugs their doctor … Continue reading →
View ArticleSteroid in fungal meningitis deaths may have reached 23 states
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (Reuters) – Tennessee confirmed on Friday four more cases of rare fungal meningitis, as health officials in 23 … Continue reading →
View ArticleFDA: Wellbutrin antidepressant generic not equivalent to original
(Reuters) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said new data indicate that the generic version of the popular antidepressant … Continue reading →
View ArticleAre unhealthy habits affecting your paycheck?
NEW YORK (Reuters) – If you’re an employee who’s looking to save money or make more of it, here’s a … Continue reading →
View ArticlePlanned Parenthood: It’s not just for women
By Jake Blumgart © 2012, Slate PHILADELPHIA — My friends have had all kinds of romantic and sexual experiences. Some have … Continue reading →
View ArticleStudy Questions the Value of Annual Physical Exams
Regular physical exams are annual rituals for many Americans. Now a new research review finds no evidence that these kinds of checkups help people live longer, or cut the risk of dying of cancer or...
View ArticleHigh-protein diet may help some people shed pounds
Dieters who eat meals and snacks high in protein might lose a bit more weight than those who get less protein and more carbohydrates - all other things being equal, a new analysis of past studies...
View ArticleRisky drinking more likely for those living near bars
Does living near a bar encourage people to overindulge, or do heavy drinkers move to neighborhoods with easy access to alcohol? Continue reading →
View ArticleCanada’s Supreme Court strips Viagra patent from Pfizer
Canada's Supreme Court struck down the patent on global pharmaceuticals giant Pfizer Inc's Viagra erectile dysfunction drug on Thursday and opened the door to generic competition. Continue reading →
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