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    Can coenzyme Q10 prevent statin side effects?

    Coenzyme Q10 might help reduce the muscle aches some people experience while taking cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins.

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    Herbs and supplements: Can they enhance fertility?

    There's no good evidence that so-called fertility herbs and supplements actually improve fertility.

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    Depo-Provera (contraceptive injection)

    Depo-Provera, a contraceptive injection that's given every three months, contains the hormone progestin to help protect from unintended pregnancy.

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    Insect bites and stings: First aid

    How to administer first aid for insect bites or stings.

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    Anaphylaxis: First aid

    How to recognize and provide first aid for anaphylaxis.

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    Cyclic vomiting syndrome

    Cyclic vomiting syndrome often starts in childhood and is marked by spells of vomiting several times an hour over a period of hours or days.

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    Thalidomide: Research advances in cancer and other conditions

    Thalidomide — Learn about the history, research, side effects and uses, including multiple myeloma treatment, of thalidomide and related drugs.

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    Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks

    Statin side effects can be uncomfortable but are rarely dangerous.

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    Bee sting

    Learn more about symptoms, treatment, self-care tips and prevention of bee stings, which in some people cause severe allergic reaction.

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    Wrinkle creams: Your guide to younger looking skin

    Do over-the-counter products work? Learn more about whether peptides, retinols and other anti-wrinkle cream ingredients help improve your skin.

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