Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What is celiac disease?
Celiac disease is a chronic disease that can't be cured, but treatment can help with symptoms.
Jun 15, 2023
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News tagged with prescription drugs
Medications
Millions skipping doses, not filling prescriptions to save money, study finds
A new report from the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shed some new light on the health habits of Americans. According to the report, 8.2% of adults between the ages of 18 and 64 taking prescription ...
Jun 5, 2023
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Headaches after exercise: Here's why they happen—and how to prevent them
For some people, going for a run can trigger what's known as a "runner's high," a short-lasting feeling of euphoria or relaxation. But for others, running can trigger something far less pleasant: a headache.
May 24, 2023
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When to seek help for memory loss
Everyone forgets things at times. How often have you misplaced your cellphone or car keys? Have you ever forgotten the name of a person you just met?
May 2, 2023
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Medications
As 'deprescribing' medicines for older adults catches on, poll shows need for patient-provider dialogue
As the movement toward "deprescribing" medications among older adults grows, a new poll shows strong interest in this idea.
Apr 24, 2023
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Medications
New white paper offers solutions to ensure greater patient access to prescription drugs
Although the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) aimed to increase patient access to prescription drugs and decrease spending, researchers warn that it may have unintended negative impacts on patients in the long run.
Apr 13, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: Weighing the potential risks and benefits of multi-cancer early detection tests
As Americans, we've become accustomed to the nearly unique experience of seeing commercials for medicines like prescription drugs on television—only the U.S. and New Zealand allow this kind of direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertising.
Apr 11, 2023
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Medications
Study finds 'important shortcomings' in official cancer drug information
Important information about cancer drug benefits, and related uncertainties, is frequently omitted from official prescription drug information sources for clinicians and patients in Europe, finds an analysis published by ...
Mar 29, 2023
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Losing a spouse may be more lethal for men, finds study
While losing a spouse can shorten anyone's life, new Danish research suggests widowers may be far more vulnerable than widows.
Mar 24, 2023
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Infants of mothers given opioids after birth are at low risk of harm, says study
Infants born to mothers prescribed opioids after delivery, mostly after a cesarean, are at no greater risk of harm shortly after birth than infants of mothers not prescribed opioids, finds a large study from Canada published ...
Mar 15, 2023
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