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Researchers discover key to restoring muscle function as we age

August 18, 2016 I don’t have to tell you that once we get a little older, our muscle strength isn’t Olympic quality anymore! But what if there were a way to keep our muscles strong as we age — without spending hours pumping iron in a gym? Well, there just may be. University... Read More >

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FDA unleashes generic version of this dangerous dud drug

August 10, 2016 If there ever was a generic drug nobody needed, this is it. And I mean nobody. Last week the FDA OK’d the first generic version of Tamiflu. It’s that dud antiviral flu med that can cause such horrible side effects it makes the actual flu sound like a walk in... Read More >

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Will a salesman for a medical device be ‘guiding’ your surgery?

August 9, 2016 If you’re having any type of orthopedic surgery, chances are very, very good that there will be a visitor in the operating room you were never told about. And it’s not another doctor or nurse — or even a medical student. No, this person is a sales rep, someone who... Read More >

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The healthy gut secret to beating asthma

August 9, 2016 If you or someone you love suffers from asthma, you know how easily it can take over your life. You don’t dare step out the door without your inhaler (or, sometimes, multiple inhalers) in tow. And just one sudden attack at the wrong time can spell disaster. But now British... Read More >

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Why seeing your dentist can keep you out of the cardiologist’s office

August 8, 2016 My dentist (and probably yours, too), has a sign on his office wall that says: “Ignore your teeth and they’ll go away.” But ignoring our teeth can have consequences other than just losing them. I’m sure you’ve heard — probably right from that giant poster in your dentist’s office —... Read More >

Categories: bad teeth and risk of heart disease cavities dry mouth health and dental care heart disease root tip infection saliva tooth decay

Easy-to-find supplement might be effective Alzheimer’s therapy

August 3, 2016 If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you know what a helpless feeling it can be. You’ve been told that it’s incurable, that it’s only going to get worse, and there isn’t a thing the mainstream can do about it. But now it looks like... Read More >

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Is it really Alzheimer’s, or could it be a drug you’re taking?

August 2, 2016 Imagine the terrifying thought of being told you have Alzheimer’s disease. You realize that you’ll slowly be robbed of your precious memories, your independence and eventually your life. Now, imagine finding out it was all a big mistake, a bad dream. You really didn’t have Alzheimer’s after all. Well, that... Read More >

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Is that knee surgery a procedure you really need?

August 1, 2016 If you’ve got chronic knee pain, you’re hobbling around on a gold mine. Unfortunately, that pot of gold isn’t going to do YOU a bit of good. In fact, just the opposite. All you get is the pain, while others get the gain. In this case I’m talking specifically about... Read More >

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Not keeping that food properly chilled can end your picnic at the ER

July 19, 2016 Picnics, outdoor grilling and packing up the cooler for a fun trip to the beach can be some of the best joys of summer. But if you’re not careful, these outings can turn into a trip to find the nearest urgent care or ER. When the temperature rises, it’s time... Read More >

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Is this no-cal sweetener actually sabotaging your dieting efforts?

July 18, 2016 When the artificial sweetener sucralose came out, it was supposed to be different. In fact, the little yellow packets said “Made from sugar so it tastes just like sugar.” Sounds like a simple twist on a natural substance, right? Not exactly. It turns out this no-cal sweetener has some high-calorie... Read More >

Categories: artificial sweeteners artificial sweeteners and obesity no-calorie sweeteners Splenda sucralose University of Sydney

Anti-depression drugs are the wrong medicine to treat heart failure

July 14, 2016 For heart failure patients, it’s a double dose of trouble. First, the condition itself can lead to depression. Then, the drugs prescribed to treat depression can cause worsening heart problems. And the kicker? These meds are typically useless. A new study has found that handing out antidepressants to heart failure... Read More >

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Taking one of these meds can really get you ‘burned’ in a hurry

July 12, 2016 Ellen hadn’t been outside very long — just a short walk with her dog to pick up the mail. Soon after, however, she started to feel a burning and stinging on her neck and face. By the next morning, it looked like a really bad sunburn. The painful reaction Ellen... Read More >

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