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Drug maker Abbott has been fined $1.6 billion for promoting unapproved uses of its anticonvulsant Depakote. The medication is used to prevent epileptic seizures, but the company was apparently encouraging doctors to prescribe it for agitation in patients with dementia... (Read More)
When doctors assess heart attack risk they frequently consider total cholesterol, bad LDL cholesterol and good HDL cholesterol. There are effective medications to lower total cholesterol and LDL, but raising good HDL has posed a challenge. The Swiss drug developer... (Read More)
Children are not mini-adults. Their response to medications can be quite different, and they may need special dosing and precautions. That is why a new FDA report is so discouraging. Most medications are not tested in children before FDA approval.... (Read More)
When people take antibiotics they frequently experience diarrhea as a side effect. That's because broad spectrum antibiotics often upset the natural balance of flora in our digestive tracts. A new review in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests... (Read More)
Some people are enthusiastic about zinc supplements for the common cold, and a new analysis of research shows that zinc can indeed reduce the amount of time some people spend suffering with sniffles. The investigators reviewed 17 randomized, placebo-controlled trials... (Read More)
Aspirin appears to work as well as prescription warfarin for patients with heart failure. Such patients are at increased risk for blood clots and strokes because their hearts do not pump blood efficiently. A landmark study published in the New... (Read More)
Type 2 diabetes used to be called adult-onset diabetes, but it is increasingly common in children and teens. There's relatively little information available to guide doctors in treating them. New research from the New England Journal of Medicine compared three... (Read More)
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, flaxseed and walnuts seem to have heart healthy effects. Researchers have also been studying the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on the brain. A new study in the journal Neurology suggests that people who... (Read More)
Eye doctors have been more enthusiastic about nutrient supplements than most other physicians. That's because some studies suggest that antioxidants protect the eyes from damage. A new study in the journal Ophthalmology, however, suggests that vitamins C and E may... (Read More)
How safe are the drugs we take? Although the FDA is required to review medications for safety and effectiveness before approving them, an independent organization says it should do more to track safety after drugs come on the market. The... (Read More)
Aspirin seems, once again, to reduce the risk of cancer. The humble aspirin tablet has shown promise for prevention in cancer research. A recent case-control study from China shows that women who took aspirin twice a week for at least... (Read More)
An aspirin study from the Netherlands suggests that aspirin may actually improve survival in patients with colon cancer. Almost 4,500 people were included in the study that spanned nearly a decade. Of these, almost one in four took aspirin after... (Read More)
Blueberries and strawberries may slow cognitive decline as we age. That's the conclusion from a study that has been following more than 120,000 women since 1976. The Nurses Health Study tracks diet and fitness every four years through a mailed... (Read More)
Strength training builds muscle and may also be good for the brain. A study from British Columbia compared the results of three different exercise regimens in women between 70 and 80 years of age. All the participants had mild cognitive... (Read More)
It is estimated that as many as 30 million Americans suffer from migraine headaches. Specialists say that migraines are frequently underdiagnosed and undertreated. The majority do not get effective preventive treatment that could help avoid a debilitating attack. New guidelines... (Read More)
Botox or botulinum toxin A has been used to smooth out wrinkles for more than a decade. More recently Botox was approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic migraine headaches. How well does it work? A new... (Read More)
A new approach to treating prostate cancer may offer improved benefits. British scientists have developed a technique involving high-intensity focused ultrasound. MRI imaging is used to guide the sound waves to heat the tumor in a very localized manner. This... (Read More)
Prostate cancer is diagnosed in more than 200,000 men each year. Radiation is a common form of treatment and several variations have been developed. A new study compared the effectiveness and safety of different forms of radiation therapy for localized... (Read More)
The Food and Drug Administration has modified the labeling information for the hair loss drug Propecia and the prostate medicine Proscar. Both drugs contain finasteride. The labels for both medications now specify that sexual difficulties associated with the drug may... (Read More)
A study from Thailand suggests that curcumins, components of the yellow spice turmeric, may be beneficial after heart bypass surgery. The research was conducted in 120 heart patients. Half got capsules containing curcumins, while the other half got a look-alike... (Read More)
Testosterone may be beneficial for patients with heart failure. In this condition, the heart is less capable of pumping blood throughout the lungs and the body. Fluid may accumulate in the ankles and people may feel week and tired. Appropriate... (Read More)
People with chronic back pain are willing to do just about anything for relief. Before they sign up for surgery some undergo spinal injections of corticosteroids. Sciatica, pain in the back and leg caused by a pinched nerve, is notoriously... (Read More)
Certain dental X-rays may increase the risk for a type of brain tumor called a meningioma. Although these growths are not usually cancerous, they can cause serious symptoms including headaches, vision or hearing loss, memory difficulties or seizures. The study... (Read More)
The FDA has updated its warnings to women taking certain birth control pills. Medicines such as Yaz (generics Gianvi and Loryna), Yasmin (generics Ocella, Syeda, and Zarah), Beyaz, and Safyra contain drospirenone, a synthetic progesterone. Although they are effective for... (Read More)
A contraceptive medication has unwelcome hazards. Depo-Provera is injected every three months to provide long-lasting protection from pregnancy. The ingredient, medroxyprogesterone, is the same synthetic form of progesterone found in the hormone replacement therapy PremPro. Epidemiologists found that women using... (Read More)
Women who want to conceive might lace up their walking shoes. A new study of 3,500 Danish women who were trying to become pregnant found that those who got moderate exercise such as gardening or walking conceived more quickly than... (Read More)
Researchers at Harvard have been following 80,000 female nurses and almost 50,000 male health professionals for decades. Every few years the participants fill out detailed questionnaires about their diets and their health status. In the most recent analysis, investigators report... (Read More)
Doctors may have to rethink their recommendations for diabetes control in heart failure patients. Normally, people with diabetes are urged to keep their blood sugar as close to the normal range as possible. This is evaluated with a blood test... (Read More)
The safety of postmenopausal estrogen is more controversial than ever. For years, women were told this treatment for hot flashes and night sweats would also prevent heart attacks, bone deterioration and other chronic conditions. Then a large study in 2002... (Read More)
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