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Drinking Water Woes
We expect our water to be fresh, clean and hydrating. But on occasion, this all-important liquid can become contaminated and even cause outbreaks of illness.
No Rise in Heart Attack Risk from Diabetes Rx
Saxagliptin helps diabetes patients control blood sugar levels. While it may not raise heart attack risk, the medication may have a negative effect on heart failure patients.
Medaus Pharmacy Initiates a Nationwide Recall of Certain Pharmacy Products
Medaus Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling certain sterile compounded consumer products due to their inability to confirm that the quality control testing performed on these specific lots by an independent, third party laboratory was conducted in a manner consistent with the highest standards of excellence they demand from themselves and on behalf of their patients.
Shorter Lifespan With Cigarettes
Smoking can shave years off a person’s life and lead to an early death. Even if a man lives into his 70s, smoking can still steal several years of life.
Diabetes Rx Not a Heartbreaker
Although diabetes can increase heart-related risks, some treatments for diabetes may pose health risks as well. A new medication, however, did not appear to heighten the likelihood of having a severe cardiac event.
A Sip of Wine for Your Troubles
Enjoying a glass of wine with your dinner may be helping to protect your mental health.
A Crystal Ball for Lung Cancer
Lung cancer can be detected early using CT scans. But when doctors find nodules on these CT scans, it can be hard for them to tell which ones will likely turn out to be cancerous.
Meds vs Therapy to Prevent Return of Depression
Prescription medication and cognitive therapy are common treatments for individuals battling depression. Both of these treatments aim to help a depressed person get rid of negative thoughts over the long haul.
Attention When Picking Supplements for Diabetes
The number of diabetes patients who take nutritional supplements to control their blood sugar is increasing. But do supplements really help to improve diabetes? What are the main ingredients that are used in supplements for diabetes? How safe and regulated are they?
Do Good, Feel Good?
About a quarter of the US population volunteers in some form or another, whether on their own, through a church or through another organization. What do they get out of it?
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