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_ Digestive Health Heartburn/GERD over-the-counter medicines Beware of Antacids Containing Aspirin By Jane Farrell article The next time you reach for an over-the-counter (OTC) product to treat your upset stomach or heartburn, consider whether you … Read More→
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_ Pictures Warning of Smoking Dangers Increased Quit Attempts By Sondra Forsyth article Putting pictures on cigarette packets to illustrate the dangers of smoking increased attempts by smokers to quit, according to the … Read More→
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_ Malignant Melanoma Skin cancer Specialized Tests for Melanoma By Jane Farrell article According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), melanoma rates in the United States have doubled over the past two … Read More→
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_ Senior Health If You Fall By Jane Farrell article For seniors, falling is a frightening prospect. Depending on the severity of the fall, it can cause anything from a … Read More→
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_ Osteoporosis One-Third of Women Taking Bisphosphonates Remain at Risk for Fracture By Sondra Forsyth article More than 53 million Americans age 50 and older, primarily women, have osteoporosis or are at high risk for the … Read More→
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_ Pain Management For Millions on Long-Term Opioid Medications, Change Will Be a Challenge By Sondra Forsyth article A team of researchers at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System … Read More→
_ Heart Health High blood pressure / hypertension High Blood Pressure Linked to Some Air Pollutants By Jane Farrell article High blood pressure has been linked to both short- and long-term exposure to some air pollutants commonly associated with coal … Read More→
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