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April 10, 2002
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'Pre-Diabetes' Tests Urged for Overweight Americans
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17 million have diabetes and 16 million Americans have pre-diabetes. Everyone who is overweight or over 44 should have a fasting blood sugar once a year to... |
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Common Anti-Inflammatory Can Cause Non-Bacterial Meningitis
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There are far better options for controlling pain than using a drug with these types of potentially life threatening side effects. |
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Nursing Home Residents Get Flu Despite Getting Flu Shot
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The outbreak occurred even though 98% of residents were given flu shots. |
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80% of US Children Have Cavities--What Can You Do to Stop This?
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Hint, the solution does not involve more frequent visits to your family dentist or increasing the use of fluoride. |
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Why Would You Use Anti-Cholesterol Drugs for Osteoporosis?
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Newer studies will begin to popularize the use of cholesterol drugs for osteoporosis. Don't be fooled, there are far more effective solutions for this... |
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Public Citizen Calls on FDA to Ban Arthritis Drug
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Read about more sensible alternatives to the rheumatoid arthritis drugs that is causing liver failure in large numbers of patients. |
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Western Europe, Not the US, Ranks As World's Healthiest Region
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The US adopted a 'we can buy the cure' attitude, as opposed to concentrating on prevention. |
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