Widely Used Heart Drug Tied to Dementia Risk
2016-05-05
Both warfarin and the atrial fibrillation it’s often used to treat may raise risk, study suggestsContinue Reading
No Statins Before Heart Surgery, Study Suggests
2016-05-04
They don’t prevent complications and may cause kidney damage, researchers report
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Many Heart Bypass Patients Don’t Take Needed Meds
2016-05-04
Cardiologist says they need to understand surgery not a ‘cure’ for their diseaseContinue Reading
Got Unused Meds? Here’s What to Do
2016-05-03
Check for local take-back events, or contact the DEA for collection locationsContinue Reading
Too Many People Still Take Unneeded Antibiotics: Study
2016-05-03
1 in 3 prescriptions was unnecessary, while half of respiratory infection prescriptions were inappropriateContinue Reading
Expectant Mom’s Flu Shot Protects 2
2016-05-03
Infants benefit when a woman gets her influenza immunization during pregnancy, study confirmsContinue Reading
Desperate for Shut-Eye?
2016-05-02
Physicians’ group recommends cognitive behavioral therapy before drugs for insomniaContinue Reading
Nuplazid Approved for Parkinson’s Hallucinations
2016-05-02
Half of people with Parkinson’s may have them
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Nuplazid Approved for Parkinson’s Hallucinations
2016-05-02
Half of people with Parkinson’s may have them
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E-Cigarettes ‘In’ at Some Schools
2016-04-29
In certain places, teens more likely to vape, regardless of regular cigarette use, study saysContinue Reading
Coffee, Wine Good for Healthy Gut, Sodas May Be Bad
2016-04-28
Study examines how food and medications affect makeup of bacteria in people’s tummiesContinue Reading
‘You’ve Got Cancer’ Can Take Devastating Mental Toll
2016-04-28
Study finds higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse just before and after a diagnosisContinue Reading
Got Unwanted Pills? Drug Take-Back Day Is April 30
2016-04-28
National effort coordinates drop-off sites to keep prescriptions out of the hands of abusersContinue Reading
1 in 4 Hospitalized Newborns Gets Heartburn Drugs, Despite Risks
2016-04-27
Study shows use is common, but prior research suggests a danger to babiesContinue Reading