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Q&A: Causes of constant facial flushing?
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I’m 85 years old and my face hasrecently become flushed all the time.What could cause that?— F.G.W., Narragansett, R.I. There are a few well-known causes ofconstant facial flushing: certain dailydrugs; a skin condition called rosacea; ahandful of rare disorders, including blood,thyroid, and kidney cancers; and ...17 hours ago -
Q&A: Taking more than one cholesterol-lowering drug?
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To lower my high triglyceride level, my doctor wants to add fenofibrate (TriCor and generic) to the statin drug I already take. Is that safe? — P.S., Chantilly, Va. Yes, with a few caveats. Fenofibrate and related drugs are effective atreducing high blood levels of triglycerides ,a type of fat that, when ...1 day ago -
Hold the heartburn on Thanksgiving
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For many people, the Thanksgiving feast means overindulging, which can lead to a bout of indigestion and heartburn . But the easiest way to manage heartburn is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Keep your belly jolly this turkey day by trying these simple steps: Cut back on caffeine and alcohol Eat ...2 days ago -
Obesity drug Meridia may raise risk of heart attack, stroke, death
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The weight-loss drug Meridia may be another example of the treatment being worse than the disease. Early data from a recent study suggests that people taking Meridia (sibutramine) face a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death than those on a placebo pill. But the Food and Drug Administration isn’t ...3 days ago -
Study adds weight to case against cholesterol drug Zetia
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Bad news continues to buffet the once-blockbuster cholesterol drug ezetimibe, which is sold under the brand name Zetia. Backing up research released last year, a new study has found that ezetimibe does not reduce fatty build-ups in the arteries, despite lowering levels of "bad" (LDL) cholesterol in the blood. ...3 days ago -
Simple, cheap remedy for toenail fungus
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I used to cringe when my yoga instructor told us to “take off your socks.” The big toenail on my right foot was an ugly flakey brownish gray, a condition I’ve had for years. It may have started when I was taking Tae Kwon Do and kept landing on my big toe while trying to do roundhouse kicking. I don’t know ...4 days ago -
Buzzword: Teeth bleachorexia
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What does it mean? The compulsion for ever-whiter teeth. Why the buzz? Americans have been snapping up at-home tooth whitening kits. We spent $343 million in 2008 on these products, which claim to give you a brighter smile in a week or so. And they can brighten teeth somewhat, our tooth whitener tests show . But ...4 days ago -
Q&A: Co-Q10 supplements for statin safety?
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I’ve heard that people on cholesterol-lowering statin drugs should take coenzymeQ10 (Co-Q10) pills to prevent muscledamage. Does any evidence support that?— M.R.V., by e-mail Not enough to recommend takingthe pills for that purpose. Musclepain or, rarely, muscle damage is a known side effect of statins ...4 days ago -
Drug prices increase as inflation rate declines
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You may want to be extra vigilant buying brand-name prescription drugs these days. Prices for some of the most widely prescribed brands shot up an average 9% this year–the highest rate in over a decade–even as the overall inflation rate actually declined by around 1 percent. This assessment * comes from Stephen ...1 week ago -
Q&A: Preventing shingles?
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A friend recently had a painful outbreak of shingles . How can I avoid that condition? — F.J.S., Franklin, N.C. If you’re age 60 or older, you can get the shingles vaccine . About one in four adults who’ve had chicken pox will eventually experience shingles, a painful, blistering rash that occurs when ...1 week ago -
FDA cracks down on Web sites illegally selling prescription drugs
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It’s buyer beware when it comes to purchasing prescription drugs over the Internet, but the Food and Drug Administration is looking to weed out some of the bad apples. The agency said it sent warning letters to 136 off-shore web sites that are illegally selling drugs to U.S. consumers. The concern is that drugs ...1 week ago -
FDA says RockHard Weekend may be a dangerous getaway
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People who purchased RockHard Weekend, which was marketed as a sexual enhancement supplement, may have gotten much more than they bargained for. The Food and Drug Administration announced a nationwide recall of the herbal supplement because it contains an undeclared compound (sulfoaildenafil) that is similar to the ...1 week ago -
Food Safety Bill, OSHA Nominee Approved by Senate Panel
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee met this morning to mark up the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act ( S. 510 ) and to vote on the nomination of David Michaels to serve as head of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The Committee unanimously approved the food ...1 week ago -
Q&A: Viagra and eye problems?
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I take sildenafil (Viagra), which temporarily gives a blue tint to my vision. Recently I was also diagnosed with macular degeneration. Will taking sildenafil worsen that? — Name and address withheld Probably not, but few studies have looked into it. Sildenafil affects vision by blocking an enzyme that helps ...1 week ago -
Avoid dangerous combination: Blood thinner Plavix with some heartburn drugs
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The Food and Drug Administration warned today that people who take the blood thinner clopidogrel (Plavix) should not take the heartburn drugs omeprazole (Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, and generics) and esomeprazole (Nexium) because two new studies confirm that the combination could have dangerous consequences. The ...1 week ago -
FDA May Delay Oyster Rule after Industry Pressure
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In response to industry and political pressure , the Food and Drug Administration may be backing away from a regulation that would require oyster sellers to process oysters to kill Vibrio vulnificus , a bacteria that can sicken or kill those it infects. The regulation was supposed to take effect in 2011, but FDA may ...1 week ago -
Consumers Union’s Safe Patient Project Forum Webcast: “To Err Is Human, To Delay Is Deadly”
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Marks 10th Anniversary Of IOM Study On Medical Errors And Raises Concerns About Lack Of Progress (Posted by Tom Lamb at DrugInjuryWatch.com ) The Consumers Union’s Safe Patient Project (formerly Stop Hospital Infections) is holding a forum, “To Err Is Human, To Delay Is Deadly,” ...1 week ago -
Q&A: What causes easy bruising?
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I’m a 75-year-old woman who bruises easily. What could cause that? — J.B., Irvington, N.Y. Several things. Bruises form when tiny blood vessels near the surface break, causing bleeding that discolors skin. Anything that affects those vessels or the blood’s ability to clot can lead to increased bleeding and ...1 week ago -
People with depression get strong painkillers, but do they work?
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If you have chronic pain, such as back or neck aches, and also suffer from depression, you may want to think twice about the treatment your doctor has prescribed. A new study shows that people with chronic aches who are also depressed are more likely than others to get a potent painkiller, such as morphine or ...1 week ago -
FDA recalls Pai You Guo weight loss supplement
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People who bought the weight loss supplement, Pai You Guo, may have gotten some extra ingredients for free, including a prescription drug and a dangerous chemical. The Food and Drug Administration said all lots of the supplement had been recalled because it contained the weight loss drug, sibutramine (Meridia), ...1 week ago
