Submitted by Angela C. Boeckman on January 4, 2010 - 6:00pm
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Cigarette smoking is a well-known risk factor for type 2 diabetes, but new research from Johns Hopkins suggests that quitting the habit may actually raise diabetes risk in the short term.
Submitted by Angela C. Boeckman on December 28, 2009 - 6:17am
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A new study conducted at Israel's Ben-Gurion University of the Negev reveals that Celebrex (celecoxib) and other anti-inflammatory coxib medications may counter the positive effects of aspirin in preventing blood clots.
Submitted by Angela C. Boeckman on December 28, 2009 - 4:57am
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While there's nothing wrong with drinking some beer, wine, champagne or other spirits at the big New Year's Eve bash, too many people overdo it and find themselves waking up on New Year's Day with a terrible headache and a queasy stomach.
Submitted by Angela C. Boeckman on December 21, 2009 - 6:00pm
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Headaches and heartaches. Broken bones and broken spirits. Hurting bodies and hurt feelings. We often use the same words to describe physical and mental pain.
Submitted by Angela C. Boeckman on December 19, 2009 - 6:56am
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McNeil Consumer Healthcare is expanding its recall to include all available product lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100-count bottles with the red EZ-OPEN cap.
Submitted by Angela C. Boeckman on December 9, 2009 - 6:37am
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An article published in the peer-reviewed journal Women's Health emphasizes the importance of early pregnancy detection. Using research conducted on behalf of First Response maker Church & Dwight Co. Inc., the article reviews data that shows not all at-home pregnancy tests are created equal.
Submitted by Angela C. Boeckman on December 2, 2009 - 6:31am
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Merck has announced that the FDA has approved Zegerid OTC (omeprazole 20 mg/sodium bicarbonate 1,100 mg capsules), for over-the-counter treatment of frequent heartburn.