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Hearts Love Aspirin

Deanna Morey — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:44:06 +0000

When it comes to helping heart failure patients avoid a stroke, common over-the-counter aspirin may be just as effective as a prescription blood thinner.

Could Aspirin Help Stop Cervical Cancer?

Tara Haelle — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:04:19 +0000

A new report recommends that researchers test whether aspirin might be able to help stop cervical cancer from developing in women with HIV.

OTC Supplement Dims Ovarian Cancer

Laurie Stoneham — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:56:27 +0000

You know that vegetables are good for you. And cruciferous vegetables - broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts - are especially healthful. New studies are demonstrating the anti-cancer effects of an ingredient in these green goddesses.

Rethinking Daily Aspirin Dosing

Deanna Morey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:53:54 +0000

Think twice before you automatically take your daily aspirin dose in a bid to protect against heart disease. In some patients, taking it daily may be more harmful than beneficial.

Novartis Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Over-The-Counter Products

Staff — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:29:34 +0000

Novartis Consumer Health, Inc. (NCH) announced that it is voluntarily recalling all lots of select bottle packaging configurations of Excedrin and NoDoz products with expiry dates of December 20, 2014 or earlier as well as Bufferin and Gas-X Prevention products with expiry dates of December 20, 2013 or earlier, in the United States. NCH is taking this action as a precautionary measure because the products may contain stray tablets, capsules, or caplets from other Novartis products, or contain broken or chipped tablets.

Too Much of a Good Thing

Tara Haelle — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:46:33 +0000

Though many people are deficient in vitamin D, it's possible to go too far to make up the difference. The "sunshine vitamin" may only protect the heart if you have the right amount.

Aspirin Bad For Eyes?

Tara Haelle — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 18:10:06 +0000

An aspirin a day may help keep heart disease at bay, but it may also contribute to age-related macular degeneration, or gradual vision loss, according to a new study from Europe.

OTC Asthma Inhaler is off the Market

Charles Poladian — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:40:55 +0000

Now that it is 2012, Primatene Mist is no longer available for purchase. With no over-the-counter asthma inhalers, asthma patients must now seek prescription-based relief.

Don't Hide, Rid the Red from Your Face

Travis Hill — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:11:55 +0000

Even though rosacea is a harmless skin condition, it can still make you feel self-conscious. Now it seems a new gel may be able to prevent you from getting that embarrassing red face.

Vitamins May Still Reduce Stroke Risk

Deanna Morey — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 22:51:09 +0000

Several recent trials have suggested that vitamin therapy does not lower stroke risk. A pair of doctors is disputing those findings, instead pointing out they can be beneficial in higher doses.

Migraine Sufferers Left a Dollar Short

Deanna Morey — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:48:43 +0000

Migraines may be one of the most common conditions affecting Americans, but that doesn't mean they're receiving equal attention. A lack of funding and research push means meager treatment options for those who suffer.

Do Birth Control Drugs Cause Blood Clots?

Nicole McEwen — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 11:46:11 +0000

Women who use oral contraception, take caution: birth control pills that contain the hormone drospirenone may cause blood clots. Government officials are still examining study data and will decided whether the pills’ benefits outweigh the risk.

Aspirin May Cut Risk of Unprovoked Blood Clots

Deanna Morey — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:40:11 +0000

Low dose aspirin may help prevent an additional blood clot in patients not considered at risk. Taking a course of aspirin for at least two years could reduce the risk to patients by as much as 40 percent.

Aspirin Produces Strong Hearts

Deanna Morey — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 19:06:17 +0000

Heart surgery may seem frightening, but there are steps you can take to minimize complications. Researchers say one method is surprisingly easy: take aspirin during the five days leading up to cardiac surgery.

Party Drugs Change Brains

Brittany Ann Lewis — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:01:27 +0000

It's all fun and games until somebody's brain gets altered. Scientific investigators at Vanderbilt University discovered chronic changes in human brains after ingesting illegal party drug ecstasy.

FDA and FTC to Remove Homeopathic Products from the Market

Staff — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:53:01 +0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today issued seven Warning Letters to companies marketing over-the counter (OTC) HCG products that are labeled as “homeopathic” for weight loss.

Over-the-Counter Supplement for Brain Cancer?

Laurie Stoneham — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:31:14 +0000

Bodybuilders take L-arginine because the amino acid helps to build muscles. This over-the-counter supplement also helps to treat the deadliest form of brain cancer, glioblastoma.

Abbott Receives Approval for Vitamin D Test

Staff — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:45:31 +0000

Abbott announced it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a fully-automated 25-OH Vitamin D assay performed on its widely used ARCHITECT laboratory testing platform.

Vibrating Doesn't Boost Bones Strength

Lindsay Patterson — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:13:18 +0000

Whole-body vibration training has taken off in gyms around the world. But a study has found that the vibrating platforms fail to meet claims of boosting bone health.

Mis-using Pain Medications?

Lindsay Patterson — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:07:34 +0000

People suffering from chronic pain are often prescribed powerful painkillers. But these drugs aren't always used for their intended purposes.

Sleep Medications may be Overprescribed

Shelley Seale — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:04:13 +0000

Although nearly one in four Americans suffers from insomnia, many remedies commonly used for a bad night's sleep have potentially unsafe side effects.

Tearing the Scab off Bleeding Myths

Laurie Stoneham — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:09:24 +0000

Bleeding during surgery is always a concern, particularly with operations involving the digestive tract. A new study shows these concerns may not be warranted in some cases.

Sunlight, Vitamin D, and Crohn's Disease

Lindsay Patterson — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 14:24:09 +0000

Why do some people develop Crohn's disease, and others don't? Scientists are working to find out what puts people at higher risk for developing this gastrointestinal condition.

Acid Reflux Differs Between Genders

Lindsay Patterson — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:08:08 +0000

Do men have heartburn more often than women? Do women have worse symptoms than men?

Acetaminophen Linked to Kidney Cancer Risk

Charles Poladian — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:32:28 +0000

For any ache that's major or minor, one has a readily available painkiller to use. This may relieve short-term pain but may increase the risk of getting kidney cancer in the long-term.

Safety of OTC Pain Meds

Deanna Morey — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:22:11 +0000

Drug regulators in Europe have decided to conduct another review of the cardiovascular safety of common over-the-counter pain medications called non-selective NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs).

Why Does Chronic Pain Affect So Many Women?

Lindsay Patterson — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:44:10 +0000

Millions of American women are affected by chronic pain every year. Over twelve million women over the age of 18 report experiencing pain symptoms from conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, endometriosis, and fibromyalgia.

An Aspirin a Day Keeps the Funeral Director Away

Laurie Stoneham — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:46:11 +0000

As with so many medications, controversy swirls around long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A new study says it's a life-saving practice for some.

Managing Blood Pressure While Pregnant

Nicole McEwen — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:00:16 +0000

Pregnant women who take high blood pressure medications in the first trimester are not putting their baby at risk of birth defects. But not managing high blood pressure itself can increase many risks.

Ditch the Itch

Sarah Naseem Walker — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:04:18 +0000

Itching is one of the most common side effects of powerful pain-killing drugs such as morphine, oxycodone and other opioids. Even women who get epidurals for labor pain often complain of itching.