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Docs at odds over kids' cholesterol test guidance
CHICAGO (AP) — Should all U.S. children get tested for high cholesterol? Doctors are still debating that question months after a government-appointed panel recommended widespread screening that would lead to prescribing medicine for some kids....Tags: Colleges and Universities, Drugs and Medicines, Cardiologists, Medical Research, Education
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Half of teens shy, but for a few it's more serious
WASHINGTON (AP) — Does your teen show normal nerves about the weekend party, or always stay home? Nearly half of teenagers say they're shy, perhaps a bit surprising in our say-anything society. But a government study finds a small fraction of those...Tags: Anxiety, Symptoms, Duke University, Substance Abuse, National Institutes of Health
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The Doctor's Corner: An early start on treating menopause
This is the first of a two-part series updating women of all ages on the use of hormones. It is a pleasure to be back putting pencil to paper with good news for women going through "the change." A Global Consensus Statement, hot off the press in the...Tags: Symptoms, Cleveland Clinic, Physical Conditions, Colleges and Universities, Fatigue
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Importance of expiration date depends on the specific drug
Q: I have several medications that are well beyond their expiration dates. Does that mean that they won't work — or are dangerous? A: The manufacturer's expiration date on most medications is 2-3 years from when the pills were made. This assumes...Tags: Chemical Industry, Internists, Drugs and Medicines, Health and Medical Professionals, Chest Pains
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What is osteoporosis, and who does it affect?
Clark County Health DepartmentWe hear people causally speak about osteoporosis; however, it can be a very serious health problem. Bone is living tissue, which is constantly being absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up with the...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Back Pain, Physical Conditions, Health, Dietary Supplements
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Jackson Lab Names Scientific Director For Farmington Location
The Hartford CourantA Harvard genetics expert has been named scientific director of the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine on the campus of the UConn Health Center, the company announced Monday. Charles Lee, who starts Aug. 1, is currently director of the molecular...Tags: Science, Birth Defects, University of Cambridge, Genetics, Colleges and Universities
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Anger linked to raised heart attack risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Bottling up emotions is thought to harm both mind and body, but a new study suggests that the opposite extreme may be no better. In a study of thousands of heart attack patients, those who recalled having flown into a rage...Tags: Chemical Industry, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Research, Drugs and Medicines, Cardiologists
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Some cancer docs say their income tied to treatments
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A survey of cancer doctors finds that some believe they get paid more when they administer their patients' chemotherapy and other drugs, raising concerns about conflict of interest and the potential for overtreatment....Tags: Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Medical Specialization, Medical Research, Oncology
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Almost one-third of chemotherapy used 'off-label'
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - About one-third of chemotherapies are used to fight cancers that drug regulators never approved them to treat, says a new study. Chemotherapies - drugs that kill rapidly dividing cells - are approved by the Food and Drug...Tags: Genentech Inc., Drugs and Medicines, Science and Technology, Biotechnology, Medical Research
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Relationships help you live longer, enjoy life more
Q: Is it true that having good relationships increases your chance of living longer? A: Since the late 1980s, studies have suggested that this is true. People who enjoy close relationships with family and friends are more likely to live longer than...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Brigham Young University , Boston
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Dodge skin irritation from problem plants
You probably learned about the risks of poison ivy a long time ago, but as you spend more time in the garden this spring, be aware that many other plants can cause a rash. Learn which plants are the common offenders and how to take precautions against...Tags: Hydrocortisone, Drugs and Medicines, Steroids, Allergies, Arts and Culture
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U.S. House panel questions resignation of top FDA official
ReutersBy Toni Clarke May 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives panel is investigating the circumstances surrounding the resignation from the Food and Drug Administration of its acting deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco. In a...Tags: Science, Drugs and Medicines, Science and Technology, Medical Research, U.S. House of Representatives
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