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Cholesterol Sufferers: Unusual Biological Treatment on the Horizon to Lower LDLNew lipid-lowering agent offers a fresh approach to treatment of elevated cholesterol. The biological therapy reduces cholesterol in difficult to treat individuals.- Do You Have an Aspirin Allergy or Sensitivity?Do you get rashes, irritated eyes, congested nose and more from taking an aspirin? You may have an aspirin allergy or sensitivity. Read on for more detailed information.
- How to Help Someone Decide to Go to RehabFind out how to help someone decide to go to rehab for drug and/or alcohol abuse. Friends and loved ones can attempt to tactfully force them to make the right choice.
- What to Know If Your Oncologist Prescribes NeulastaThe biggest challenge with chemotherapy in the past was being able to continue it when white blood cells became too depleted. Neulasta is a drug that prevents this from happening, enabling chemotherapy to continue uninterrupted. Here's what to expect.
- Is Tobacco Making Me Fat?After smoking for 18 years I finally decided to quit and found out in the process that tobacco was causing me to overeat and gain weight.
I Feel Better Already! Understanding the Placebo EffectWhy do some pills seem to work for some but not others? It could be due in part to the power of the placebo effect.- Why I Am Taking Daily AspirinAspirin has been in use for some time for reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. The latest research shows that daily use can reduce the risk of cancer as well.
- Tips From a Pharmacist: Get the Most From MedicationsTips about how to get the most from your medications and avoid side effects.
Getting Rid of Expired and Unwanted Medications SafelyFlushing unwanted medication down the toilet used to be the norm for disposal of medications. Now, we're learning that flushing medications is damaging the environment and it is important for us to dispose of medications properly.- Does Glucosamine Stop Joint Pain?My journey through acute knee pain, what worked and what didn’t work.
Information About Hydroquinone Uses and DangersHydroquinone is typically used as a topical cream. When applied directly to the skin, this cream reduces melanin formation in the skin.
Is Your Medication Causing Weight Gain?Is your medication causing weight gain? It is possible. Read on to learn more about medication-related weight gain.
Four Tips for Self-Administering Fertility InjectionsSelf-administering any type of injection can be a very anxious experience for anyone. Here are four tips to help make self-administered fertility injections easier on you.- Can Medication Cause Nightmares?Can medication cause nightmares? Here we will explore this topic and discuss the medications that are most likely to produce this side effect.
- Protect Your Heart During ChemotherapyYour cancer treatment protocol may include chemicals that have the potential for heart damage. There are steps you can take to keep your heart healthy.
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- Tuskegee Syphilis StudyIts been 40 years since the end of the Tuskegee syphilis study. Can we forget or how many of us even know it happened?
Unlocking the Latisse (bimatoprost Opthalmic Solution) CodeLatisse is the hottest beauty trend, offering thicker, fuller lashes without mascera. But few recognize Latisse as an off-label application for a long-established open angle glaucoma drug, bimatoprost opthalmic solution. Helpful information on Latisse.- Marijuana - It's Not Just for Hippies AnymoreIf an amendment to legalize marijuana was placed on the ballot today, it would probably win by a landslide. A new poll released by Rasmussen Reports revealed that 56 percent of Americans favor the notion of regulated and taxed marijuana.
Consuming Palm Oil May Help Fight Cancer and Reduce StrokesCertain vitamins in palm oil have been shown through preliminary research to battle cancer cells.- Learning About Diuretics and ArrhythmiasWhen our heart starts to beat oddly, it is scary. There really is no other way to put it. When an abnormal heart beat occurs, our first priority should be to find the underlying cause and get it taken care of.
- Dopamine HypothesisUnderstand the dopamine hypothesis, a possible explanation for schizophrenia.
- Symptoms of Melatonin Excess and DeficiencyHow do you know when you have too much melatonin, or too little ? What are the side-effects and how severe are they ?