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FDA Finds Fungus In Tennessee Pharmacy Drugs
Federal health officials say they have found bacteria and fungus in drug vials from a Tennessee specialty pharmacy that recalled all of its injectable medicines...
Vitamin E May Boost Return to Healthy Hearts in Former Smokers
Smoking can harm the heart, and while quitting is the most powerful way to avoid heart disease, taking vitamin E after putting out the cigarettes may speed the...
Is Air Pollution Contributing To Hardened Arteries?
Smog and car exhaust can take a toll on the heart, and the latest research explores how. Previous studies have shown an association between badly polluted air...
‘Cinnamon Challenge’ Could Trigger Lasting Lung Damage
Swallowing a tablespoon of the dry spice on a dare could lead to serious health problems, according to the latest report on the practice. The so-called...
One Step Closer to Guilt-Free Chocolate
It may soon be possible to have your chocolate and eat it too, thanks to a "healthier" version with all the benefits and half the fat. Reporting at the annual...
Side Effects of Statins May Be Tolerable
Many people stop taking cholesterol-lowering statins due to muscle pain or nausea, but most people are able to resume taking a different type of the same drug. ...
How Cold Sores Could Hamper Memory
The latest research shows that viral and bacterial infections could have lasting legacies on cognition. In a recent study, researchers found that people with...
Can Aspirin Keep Skin Cancer At Bay?
The latest study suggests that the popular pain killer can inhibit melanoma. In the largest investigation of its kind, published in the journal Cancer,...
How Stress Gets Under the Skin: Q&A With Neuroscientist Bruce McEwen
A professor of neuroscience at Rockefeller University, Bruce McEwen investigates how stress affects the mind and brain. He has published over 700 research...
What Does Gum Disease Have to Do With Erectile Dysfunction?
How can men avoid gumming up a relationship? They might start by brushing their teeth regularly.
