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Show 1421: Is Lp(a) the Heart Risk No One Talks About? (Archive)
A lack of medications to lower it may have made Lp(a) the heart risk factor no one talks about. What should you know about it?
Weighted Blankets Can Alleviate Anxiety in the Hospital
Nurses confirm in a cross-over study that weighted blankets can ease the anxiety associated with hospitalization.
Toxic Turf: Could Where You Live Raise Your Parkinson’s Risk?
Chemical exposure to pesticides on golf courses may be linked to Parkinson's risk. What about other toxins such as solvents and herbicides?
Do Low CAC Scores Mean You Don’t Need a Statin?
MDs use coronary artery calcification, CAC scores, to determine heart disease risk. Does the CAC predict heart attacks? Do statins raise CAC?
Swollen Ankles from Amlodipine and Swollen Tongue from Lisinopril
Lisinopril and amlodipine are prescribed for hypertension. Side effects include swollen ankles from amlodipine and cough for lisinopril.
Preventing Sunburn from the Inside Out with Aspirin
Most people think the only way for preventing sunburn is sunscreen. Sunscreens work! But aspirin and some antioxidants work from the inside.
Check Out Our Labor Day Sale on People’s Pharmacy Products!
For Labor Day, we are offering a discount of 25% off everything you buy in our store. Discount code LaborDay
Could You Have ADHD and Not Know It? What Are the Hidden Signs of AHDH?
Could hidden signs of ADHD explain procrastination, forgetfulness or missed deadlines? Two experts challenge familiar myths.
Bidet Lovers Come Out of the Closet: What About You?
People in Europe, Japan and South Korea think bidets are a normal bathroom fixture. Americans are less likely to be bidet lovers.
Is Diphenhydramine as a Sleep Aid Bad for Your Health?
Relying on OTC sleeping pills containing diphenhydramine could contribute to brain fog the next day and confusion over the long run.
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