Children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could find their height stunted by the medications used to treat this condition. The results of a study and two years of follow- up research by scientists at the University of California, Irvine, found...
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Anyone who has ever waded through the fine print on the package insert of a prescription drug knows that the list of...
By now, we've all heard about the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. We know not to ask our doctors to...
With our national pharmacy bill now topping $200 billion each year, and recent disclosures about harmful and ineffective drugs, more people are...
There are no dietary treatments that have been shown to consistently help or heal hemorrhoidal symptoms. In most cases, if a food...
The humble spud may stand poised for a major medical breakthrough. A patented starchy powder made from potatoes appears to clot blood...
Herbs affect chemotherapy. Black cohosh, often recommended to breast cancer patients to relieve menopausal symptoms, changes the potency of some chemotherapy drugs....
People naturally produce fewer tears as they age. This can lead to dry eye syndrome, which causes irritation and light sensitivity. Omega-3s...
Several "ephedra-free" diet supplements have been found to contain stimulants with potentially dangerous side effects. Ripped Fuel and Lean System...
Don't count on vitamin B-12 to relieve allergies. One recent clinical trial did show some improvement in symptoms—after participants...
Conjugated linoleic acid, a fat found in dairy products and meat, may boost immunity. Recent study: People who took 3 grams of...