Medications
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Automated external defibrillators: Do you need an AED?
These potentially lifesaving machines are available without a prescription. Should you get one?
Awake brain surgery
Awake brain surgery is performed while you are awake and alert. This type of brain surgery may be used to treat some brain tumors or epileptic seizures.
Back surgery: When is it a good idea?
Back pain rarely requires surgery. Research your treatment options.
Bed rest during pregnancy: Get the facts
What's the difference between bed rest and pelvic rest during pregnancy? Are there benefits? Understand the recommendations and how to cope.
Beta blockers
Find out how beta blockers lower blood pressure and when your doctor might recommend one of these medicines.
Beta blockers: Do they cause weight gain?
Weight gain can occur as a side effect of some of these medicines used for high blood pressure and other conditions.
Beta blockers: How do they affect exercise?
If you take this medicine, you may need to change your target heart rate during exercise.
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
There's no evidence that bioidentical hormones are safer than standard hormone therapy for menopause.
Bipolar medications and weight gain
Some medications used to treat bipolar disorder can increase your appetite or cause changes in metabolism leading to weight gain.
Bipolar treatment: Are bipolar I and bipolar II treated differently?
Bipolar I and bipolar II are different disorders, but treatment is similar.
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