Medications
Drug saxenda aids weight loss—but you should exercise, too
(HealthDay)—The weight-loss drug Saxenda can keep extra pounds off—but combining it with exercise brings a bigger payoff, a new clinical trial finds.
May 6, 2021
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Oregon Poison Center issues public health warning that opioids, counterfeit pills may contain deadly fentanyl
Local health experts are warning the public that pills meant to mimic oxycodone tablets may contain illicitly manufactured fentanyl or other harmful contaminants. These counterfeit pills may be difficult to distinguish from ...
Mar 10, 2022
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Cardiology
Many drugs can cause or worsen heart failure, cautions new statement
Commonly used medications and nutritional supplements may cause or worsen heart failure, according to the first scientific statement from the American Heart Association to provide guidance on avoiding drug-drug or drug-condition ...
Jul 11, 2016
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Oncology & Cancer
Preventing breast cancer just got easier. Will more women give these drugs a try?
Breast cancer will strike 1 in 8 women in her lifetime. But women who face an increased risk of being that one unlucky patient may improve their chances with three prescription medications, according to a new report.
Jan 18, 2019
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Many users prefer medical marijuana over prescription drugs
As more states legalize cannabis consumption, many more people will likely use medical marijuana as a supplement to or substitution for prescription drugs, says a University of Michigan researcher.
Jan 15, 2019
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Testosterone supplements not all they're cracked up to be
(HealthDay News) —Buyer beware: When it comes to testosterone supplements, men should know a new study finds there is precious little evidence to support claims they will boost testosterone levels, sex drive, strength and ...
May 6, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Understanding diabetic kidney disease
March is National Kidney Month, which makes this a good time to learn about diabetic kidney disease.
Mar 17, 2022
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Americans turn to generic medications in 2010: report
(Medical Xpress) -- In a new report released by the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, the results show that over 78% of the almost four billion prescriptions written in the U.S. in 2010 were for generic drugs. The ...
Medications
Older Americans are risking coronavirus exposure to get their medications
Older Americans are risking coronavirus exposure to get their medications
Apr 13, 2020
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Medical cannabis consumers use less healthcare resources and report better quality of life: study
Although more than 2 million people are registered in state medical cannabis programs across the United States, very little is known about the medical benefits of cannabis. What knowledge has been gained is from programs ...
Jun 18, 2020
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