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Should We Laugh or Cry About Generic Drug Quality?
John Oliver makes concerns about generic drug quality funny, but shortages, overseas manufacturing and FDA oversight are no laughing matter.
Fecal Transplant: From “Yuck” Factor to FDA-Approved Therapy
For recurrent C. diff, a fecal transplant or newer microbiota therapy can restore healthy gut bacteria and help prevent relapse.
How Can You Ease Heartburn Symptoms?
You don't have to take a PPI like omeprazole to ease heartburn symptoms. An antireflux lifestyle, including a low-carb diet, can help.
When Drugs Are Dangerous, What Remedies Ease Arthritis Pain?
If you have ever wondered what to do to ease arthritis pain besides taking a pill, it's possible that a home remedy might just do the trick.
Is Lp(a) Contributing to Mysterious Heart Attacks?
Doctors measure LDL-C, HDL-C and triglycerides but Lp(a) is contributing to a LOT of heart disease? Could aspirin be helpful if Lp(a) is high?
Can PM Sleeping Pills Cause Memory Problems?
Millions of people take PM sleeping pills, promoted as nighttime pain relievers. How does the antihistamine diphenhydramine impact the brain?
Can You Make Your Lashes Grow Longer and Eyebrows Thicker?
Some glaucoma drugs make lashes grow longer and may even thicken eyebrows. How did patients help discover Latisse? New uses for old drugs!
Measles Immune Damage: The Danger Doesn’t End With the Rash
Why worry about measles after recovery? Measles immune damage can erase antibodies and increase infection risk for years. Are you protected?
Show 1490: Could It Be Parkinson’s? Symptoms People Often Miss
Tremor and shuffling may spring to mind when Parkinson disease is mentioned. What about the symptoms people often miss?
Toilet Seat and Touch Screen Sanitation Stirs Strong Emotions
Worried about a dirty toilet seat? New research suggests public touchscreens may harbor an even more surprising collection of germs.
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