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Genetic tests help diagnose hundreds of diseases
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
How do people react when the get the results of direct-to-consumer genetic testing?
Researchers say knowing what diseases you are at risk for did
Paracetamol prescriptions to come with new warnings
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require Paracetamol or Acetaminophen manufacturers to update prescription drug labels to warn of the potential ...
Blood test for Down Syndrome could help avoid invasive procedures
Editor's comment: What are you going to do with the fetus if you learn he or she has Down Syndrome? Abort the pregnancy?...
Antibiotics fight ear infection faster - study
by Aimee Keenan-Greene
What's the best way to treat a child's ear infection?
Recommendations vary when it comes to antimicrobial treatment. Some studies suggest only watchful waiting ...
Drug Tied to high blood pressure and obesity marketed for depression
Martha Rosenberg
First approved for schizophrenia in 1997, AstraZeneca's antipsychotic Seroquel has subsequently been approved for bipolar disorder, as an add-drug for depression and for some ...
Breaking News: Popular Cancer Drug Declared More Harmful Than Helpful
Posted By Dr. Mercola | January 07 2011
The FDA has said that the controversial drug Avastin should be phased out as a treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Recent ...
Placebo Pill vs. Antibiotic Rifaximin, Which is Better for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Taking antibiotics helps relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as bloating, according to a new study in the Jan. 6 issue of the New ...
20% patients not qualified for Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
About 20 percent of patients who received implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) were actually not qualified for the medical device, a study in the January 5 issue ...
Skin-lightening creams may contain mercury says EPA
by Aimee Keenan-Greene The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says beware of toxic metal mercury in several skin lightening creams being sold in the Chicago area. Retailers are being ...
Have You Been Fooled by These Dirty Pharma Tricks?
By Martha Rosenberg
How does the pharmaceutical industry get a product through development, testing and approval and onto your insurer's formulary, television set and bathroom shelf? ...
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