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Phentermine for weight loss
This prescription medicine can help with weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out.
Polypill: Does it treat heart disease?
This combination pill contains small doses of several commonly prescribed heart disease medicines.
Prednisone withdrawal: Why taper down slowly?
Prednisone is a powerful medication. Find out why it's so important to taper off your dosage gradually.
Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
Tonsillectomy may sometimes be needed in children who have recurring strep throat infections.
Rhabdomyolysis from statins: What's the risk?
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but potentially life-threatening side effect of statins.
Shingles treatment: Does alcohol use affect therapy?
Generally, it's best to avoid alcohol during the course of shingles treatment.
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting?
Sitting for long periods — such as in front of the TV or at a desk — appears to increase risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Sleep aids: Could antihistamines help me sleep?
Antihistamines can be somewhat effective as a sleep aid — but only for occasional sleeplessness.
Soy: Does it worsen hypothyroidism?
For most people with hypothyroidism, it's okay to have some soy. But the timing makes a difference.
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