Dangers of Mixing Prescription Drugs
It is estimated that 46 million Americans suffer from several chronic conditions that require multiple medications. However, without the proper monitoring, mixing medications can result in serious and...
View ArticleCDC Features - Getting Blood Pressure Under Control
Almost 67 million Americans have high blood pressure, and more than half of them do not have it under control. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, two of the...
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West Nile virus: Be smart, don't panic
The current outbreak of West Nile virus may prove to be the worst since the disease was first recorded in New York 13 years ago, and it shows no indication of slowing down. As of the beginning of this...
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The New Outbreak of Hantavirus: No Need to Run for Cover
This summer, we’ve seen outbreaks of several unusual infections–first, West Nile virus and a new swine flu variant–and now, an outbreak of hantavirus infection at Yosemite National Park, a destination...
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Yogurt Linked to Lower BP
Yogurt may help prevent hypertension as part of a healthy diet, an observational study suggested.People who ate at least the equivalent of one serving every three days were 31% less likely to develop...
View ArticleDaily breather may ease hot flashes
Regular, daily practice of calm or paced breathing may ease hot flashes, shows a new study published online in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society.
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BeSafeRx: Know Your Online Pharmacy
FDA BeSafeRx is a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of buying prescription medicines from fake online pharmacies. This campaign provides the resources to help consumers:Know the risks...
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8 great cancer experts, innovators and advocates to follow on Twitter
By looking at the #breastcancer hashtag alone, which is tweeted about 1,200 times a day, it’s clear that cancer survivors, advocates, family members, researchers and clinicians have embraced Twitter as...
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5 Foods That Help You Sleep
Sleep has a huge effect on how you feel throughout the day, and nutrition plays a role in how well you sleep. Learn how what’s on your plate affects what happens in your bed. I noticed that wine and...
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Signs of a Concussion
The end of summer brings the start of a new football—and concussion–season. From the pee-wee players to the pros, hard hits can leave a lasting impact on a player. Rick Figler, MD, an orthopedic...
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