| 07/30/2009 - It might help your broken bones heal, but this drug could lead to deadly tumors. |
| In all the excitement surrounding the Lilly-sponsored study on the osteoporosis drug teriparatide (marketed as Forteo), researchers and reporters alike have left out one little fact. |
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| 07/30/2009 - Iodine for fibrocystic breast disease and ovarian cysts |
| Q: I have suffered for seven years with fibrocystic breast disease and ovarian cysts. What can I do to get rid of them? |
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| 07/29/2009 - Baking soda could stave off dialysis |
| Obviously, baking soda has a wide variety of uses. And new research has just added a new use to the list—dramatically slowing the progression of chronic kidney disease. |
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| 07/29/2009 - Could milk actually harm bones? |
| Q: I've been drinking milk for years without problems -- and my bones seem to be all the stronger for it. Why are you so against milk? |
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| 07/27/2009 - HRT linked to increased ovarian cancer risk |
| How much more bad news do we have to get about HRT before it's finally banned? |
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| 07/27/2009 - Enzyme paste relieves bug bites |
| Q: Working in my garden in the evening, I end up covered in bug bites. What can I do to relieve the inflammation? |
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| 07/23/2009 - Inflammation may trigger Alzheimer's |
| You might soon find hope against Alzheimer's in a pill. |
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| 07/23/2009 - Statin-free cholesterol control |
| Q: At my last physical, I had a borderline high LDL cholesterol reading. My doctor wants to put me on a statin drug but I really don't want to go down that path. Are there any alternatives? |
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| 07/22/2009 - FDA urges people to stay on cancer-linked Lantus |
| They reviewed the studies themselves. And found that three of the four linked Lantus (artificial insulin) to an increased risk of cancer. But the FDA is urging people to stay on the drug. |
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| 07/22/2009 - Will testosterone replacement cause cancer? |
| Q: I'm confused about hormone replacement therapy for men. I see that you recommend testosterone replacement, but I've seen other sources that warn against it, saying that supplementing with testosterone can cause prostate cancer. What is the real story? |
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| 07/20/2009 - Big Pharma acid reflux drugs cause heartburn |
| Those acid reflux drugs that promise to soothe and calm the pain of your disease? Well—turns out they can actually CAUSE acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion. |
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| 07/20/2009 - Can bee stings relieve MS? |
| Q: A good friend has just been diagnosed with MS. I read somewhere that bee stings can be used as a remedy. Is that true? |
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| 07/16/2009 - Antibiotics spur recurrent ear infections |
| Researchers in the Netherlands recently found that use of antibiotics for acute ear infections in young children increases the risk of recurrent infections by 20%. |
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| 07/16/2009 - A natural answer for depression |
| Q: My daughter was recently diagnosed with depression. I hate to see her suffer, but am concerned about the serious side effects of prescription drugs. Is there anything else we can try? |
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| 07/15/2009 - Walnuts can significantly lower cholesterol |
| There's another reason to love walnuts—it turns out they may have the power to knock out your high cholesterol. |
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| 07/13/2009 - Relief for dry, burning skin |
| Q: My skin gets so dry that it actually burns and cracks. I use lotion, but that only works until I wash it off, and not very well at that! Do you have any recommendations? |
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| 07/13/2009 - Smoking-cessation drugs associated with attempted suicide |
| The FDA ordered that the smoking-cessation drugs varenicline (Pfizer's Chantix) and bupropion (GlaxoSmithKline's Zyban) must carry "black box" warnings that use of these drugs has been associated with serious mental health events. |
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| 07/13/2009 - Are those acid reflux drugs really so bad? |
| Q: I know you don't believe in the drugs prescribed to treat acid reflux. But my husband started taking an acid blocker several years ago and it has saved him a great deal of suffering ever since. So what's so bad about these medications? |
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| 07/09/2009 - Common chemo drug linked to fatal allergic reactions |
| Two women with early-stage breast cancer. Surgery had been successful, and chemotherapy was started in an effort to keep the cancer from returning. |
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| 07/09/2009 - Busting blood clots before they form |
| Q: I am scheduled to undergo bypass surgery soon. What can I do to prevent blood clots? I've heard the surgery will put me at high risk for them. |
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| 07/08/2009 - FDA considers pulling acetaminophen products |
| The latest development in the ongoing OTC pain killer saga finds an FDA panel exploring what can be done to reduce accidental overdose of acetaminophen. |
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| 07/08/2009 - A mail-in test to jump-start osteoporosis prevention |
| Q: I want to start taking better care of my bones so that I don't wind up with osteoporosis like my grandmother. I know I need to start by determining my current bone density, but I would like to know what the best test is for doing this. |
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| 07/06/2009 - Insurance companies use faulty database to steal from policyhlders |
| The use of a faulty database by U.S. insurance companies has led to Americans being charged BILLIONS in inflated medical expenses. |
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| 07/06/2009 - The dangers of bottled water |
| Q: I thought bottled water was healthier than drinking fluoridated, chlorinated tap water, so now I'm thoroughly confused -- and worried. Can you tell me what to believe? |
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| 07/02/2009 - FDA "urges caution" in interpreting study that revealed dangers of ADHD drug |
| The FDA recently urged caution in interpreting the results of a study that showed stimulant medications used to treat ADHD, specifically methylphenidate, are associated with increased risk for sudden death in children and adolescents. |
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| 07/02/2009 - Gas? Get your stomach acid checked |
| Q: For the past few months I've been feeling very bloated. I've tried a few different over-the-counter gas remedies, but none of them really helped. What can I do? |
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| 07/01/2009 - Mayo Clinic suggests NSAIDS for prostate health |
| A study from the Mayo Clinic showed that men taking NSAIDs for other problems had fewer urological problems as well. |
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| 07/01/2009 - Keep mosquitoes away naturally |
| Q: I've found that if I take Kyolic odorless garlic, 600 milligrams per tablet, two tablets each morning, it keeps mosquitoes away. I also haven't had a cold since I started using it. |
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