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Birth Control Pills Recalled

February 2, 2012 in Editorial
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Women rely on their birth control pills to prevent pregnancy, and for the most part that confidence is well placed. But a manufacturing error by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer could lead, experts surmise, to unintended conceptions. The birth control pill Lo/Ovral-28... (Read More)
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Free Newsletter and Maybe a Free Book

February 2, 2012 in Editorial
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This website has become a community where people share their favorite home remedies and natural food therapies. If you would like to keep up with the unusual remedies that other people have found helpful, you might consider subscribing to our... (Read More)
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No More Free Lunches?

January 29, 2012 in Editorial
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As the adage goes, "There's no such thing as a free lunch." This phrase dates back to the 19th century when bars would offer their patrons a "free lunch" so long as they bought something to drink. The meals were... (Read More)
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Pharmacy Mistakes Could Be Deadly

January 23, 2012 in Editorial
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The modern pharmacy is big and busy. Hundreds of prescriptions are filled daily in a typical chain drugstore. Everyone is in a hurry. Pharmacists and technicians work at maximum speed with limited time for lunch or bathroom breaks. Drive-through windows... (Read More)
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Unusual Approaches to Fighting Warts

January 15, 2012 in Editorial
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Warts are, in many ways, a medical mystery. Scientists know that they are caused by viruses, and the viruses responsible have even been identified and catalogued. Doctors have many therapies for warts, but it can be hard to predict if... (Read More)
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Dealing with Post-Holiday Depression

January 9, 2012 in Editorial
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The holiday parties are over and far-flung family members have returned to their own homes. The presents have been put away and thank-you notes written. Reality is about to set in. Many of us have gained a few pounds between... (Read More)
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Does Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Put Kids at Risk of Asthma?

January 2, 2012 in Editorial
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For most of the 20th century pediatricians and parents preferred aspirin for lowering fevers and easing pain in children. But in 1980 a report linked aspirin to Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal childhood disease. Initially, doctors were skeptical.... (Read More)
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Home Remedy Put to the Test

December 26, 2011 in Editorial
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Home remedies are rarely put to the test of scientific scrutiny. That's probably why physicians frequently pooh-pooh them. It's hardly surprising that doctors prefer randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials. This type of experiment helps rule out expectations, bias and plain old... (Read More)
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Mixing Drinks with Drugs Could Be Lethal

December 19, 2011 in Editorial
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Ethanol, also known as drinking alcohol or booze, may be the oldest and most popular drug in human history. In fact, there is strong evidence that alcohol was consumed before the dawn of history. Archeological evidence suggests that Stone Age... (Read More)
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The Hidden Hazards of Health Care

December 11, 2011 in Editorial
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Imagine the uproar that would occur if a new disease were discovered that killed half a million people a year. That would rival the death rate from heart attacks and cancer. No doubt alarms would be raised and the deadly... (Read More)
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Soap in Socks Saves Feet from Cramps

December 5, 2011 in Editorial
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When patients suffer leg cramps that wake them up at night doctors have nothing in their black bag to offer. Long ago doctors used to prescribe quinine and many patients found it quite helpful. Ever since the FDA banned quinine... (Read More)
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Coping with Cracked Fingertips

November 27, 2011 in Editorial
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There are some common problems that may not warrant medical treatment. Cracked fingertips are a great example. At this time of year, when the air inside is dry and we start washing our hands more frequently to avoid catching colds,... (Read More)
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Watch Out for Problem Pills

November 20, 2011 in Editorial
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When Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, many people might have concluded that propofol is an especially dangerous drug. This is the medication that Dr. Murray injected to try to put Michael to sleep when... (Read More)
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Withdrawal Makes Stopping Medicine Hard

November 14, 2011 in Editorial
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When a physician hands you a prescription, you should be told how to take your pills: with meals or on an empty stomach, morning or evening, how many times a day and the proper dose. You may be warned about... (Read More)
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Sweet Relief for Stubborn Wounds

November 6, 2011 in Editorial
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We first learned about orthopedic surgeon Richard Knutson in 1985. He had published a report about using sugar and povidone-iodine to "enhance wound healing" (Southern Medical Journal, Nov. 1981). Dr. Knutson had learned about this approach from a nurse in... (Read More)
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As Moods Sour, Med Use Soars

October 30, 2011 in Editorial
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Americans take an amazing number of medications in an attempt to ease their anxiety or relieve their depression. According to our calculations, more than 280 million prescriptions are dispensed annually for antidepressants and anti-anxiety agents. A new report from the... (Read More)
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Many Causes and Cures for Bad Breath

October 24, 2011 in Editorial, What Ails You
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Bad breath (halitosis in doctorspeak) is not a topic for polite conversation. In fact even your dentist or best friend may not bring up the subject of dragon breath. Many people are painfully aware of their breath problem. They chew... (Read More)
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Many Medicines Can Cloud Thinking

October 17, 2011 in Editorial
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Aging baby boomers are worried about their brain power. A report in The New England Journal of Medicine (Oct. 6, 2011) notes that three fourths of people over the age of 60 are concerned about problems with their memory. Researchers... (Read More)
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Are Your Drugs Safe and Effective?

October 9, 2011 in Editorial
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Commercials on television and ads in magazines make medications seem like magic. They are supposed to solve problems like overactive bladder, elevated cholesterol and erectile dysfunction. Smiling faces and cheerful music emphasize the benefits of pricey prescriptions. Most people tune... (Read More)
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Patients Lack Life-Saving Information

October 2, 2011 in Editorial
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People who take prescription medicine want a lot more information than they get. That's the conclusion of a new pharmacy study (Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, July-Aug., 2011). A survey of 600 people picking up prescriptions at pharmacies in... (Read More)
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Preventing Blood Clots Is Big Business

September 25, 2011 in Editorial
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Warfarin is a life-saving drug that doctors love to hate. It has been widely prescribed (mostly as Coumadin) since the mid-1950s to prevent heart attacks and strokes due to blood clots. No doubt warfarin has prevented a great deal of... (Read More)
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Washing Hands Saves Lives and Money

September 18, 2011 in Editorial
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Hundreds of years ago people feared going to hospitals. These were places of last resort because they were often ill equipped and unsanitary. Patients too often died. Even childbirth was hazardous. Childbed fever claimed the lives of many women shortly... (Read More)
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Why Do We Get Fat?

September 11, 2011 in Editorial
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For decades we believed the experts when they repeated the mantra: "calories in-calories out." The standard advice has always been to eat less and exercise more if you wanted to lose weight. By counting calories carefully, you should have no... (Read More)
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Do Heartburn Drugs Deserve Strong Warning?

September 5, 2011 in Editorial
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Is your heartburn drug harming you? Acid-suppressing drugs are among the most popular pills in the pharmacy. But evidence is growing that they may produce some unexpected and unpleasant complications. Over the last couple of decades, drugs like Aciphex (rabeprazole),... (Read More)
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Drug Shortages Lead to Price Gouging

August 28, 2011 in Editorial
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Hospital pharmacists are getting desperate. They are being forced to devote precious time to hunting down scarce supplies of critical medications. That's because drug shortages are increasing nationwide. Since 2006 the number of medicines that have become hard to find... (Read More)
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Is Lipitor Safe Enough to Go OTC?

August 21, 2011 in Editorial
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One of the most successful drugs in the history of the pharmaceutical industry is poised to lose its patent this November. That means cheaper generic copycats will soon become available. One way that drug companies often try to extend profitability... (Read More)
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Drugs That Are More Dangerous in Hot Weather

August 15, 2011 in Editorial
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"Hot as hell" is a phrase we have heard a lot this summer. And with good reason. Temperatures have soared in much of the country. And it's not over yet. Anyone without air conditioning has really been suffering. So has... (Read More)
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Heat and Humidity Make Skin Itch

August 7, 2011 in Editorial
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Most people think of dandruff and its flakes as a winter-time problem. Cold air and central heating are thought to dry out the skin and make the scalp flake. But skin problems are not restricted to cold weather. This time... (Read More)
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Will Your Painkiller Kill You?

July 31, 2011 in Editorial
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When ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB) was initially introduced as an over-the-counter pain reliever in 1984, it was advertised as "advanced medicine for pain." The implication was that this drug, previously available only by prescription, was better than the currently available... (Read More)
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Home Remedies In Your Kitchen For High Blood Pressure

July 28, 2011 in Editorial
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When most people think about dealing with hypertension the first line of defense is often a medication. That is absolutely appropriate if blood pressure is very high. But what should you do if it is in a middle range--not quite... (Read More)
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