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Antibiotics: Are you misusing them?
The overuse of antibiotics creates antibiotic-resistant germs. Protect yourself and others by using antibiotics wisely.
Anti-seizure medications: Relief from nerve pain
Anti-seizure drugs designed to treat epilepsy often are used to control nerve pain associated with diabetes, shingles, and other types of nerve damage.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Learn how these medicines help you manage high blood pressure and improve your heart health.
Angiotensin II receptor blockers
Learn how these medicines help lower blood pressure and what other health conditions they can treat.
Angina treatment: Stents, drugs, lifestyle changes — What's best?
Confused about which angina treatment — stents, medicine or lifestyle changes — to choose? Find out more.
Anger management: 10 tips to tame your temper
Want to get your anger under control? Start by considering these 10 anger management tips.
Alzheimer's: Medicines help manage symptoms and slow decline
Although there's no cure for Alzheimer's disease, certain drugs might help you manage your symptoms and improve your life for a time.
Alzheimer's treatments: What's on the horizon?
Alzheimer's treatments now being studied include an Alzheimer's vaccine and several new medicines.
Alpha blockers
Learn how this type of blood pressure medicine works and how it also can ease symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Alli weight-loss pill: Does it work?
Alli is an over-the-counter weight-loss pill that keeps your body from absorbing all of the fat in food. Learn about the drug's benefits and side effects.
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