Merck diabetes drug wins federal OK (AP)

" WASHINGTON - Diabetics gained a new way of controlling their blood sugar levels Tuesday with the federal approval of a novel pill for Type 2 diabetes, which affects about 20 million Americans. The Food and Drug Administration " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web "...

A Little Quitting Help for Smokers

"Smoking is a tough habit to kick, with 41% of smokers trying to quit ever year and only 10% of them actually succeeding. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just pop a pill and take away those unhealthy urges? That may be a reality someday soon. Researchers at the...

You're Going to Hell..in Brooklyn

"Breathing that uncanny haunted house air of plaster, wet wood, plastic and face-paint briefly returned me to my 10-year-old self. I believed in fear, guilt, punishment and being dragged away by drooling, cackling...

Republican Values in Action

"This just made my blood boil."

Veterans' Semen Causes Burning Sensation In Their Wives

Gulf War veterans have reported that exposures during military service have resulted in miscarriages and birth defects, as well as excruciating pain during sexual intercourse. The wife of a Gulf War veteran has described the miscarriage and pregnancy problems she had...

A difficult pill to swallow

"IF CHILE'S health minister, Dr Soledad Barría, thought that making her announcement at a quiet Saturday session of a gynaecological conference would help the news to slip down more easily, she was wrong"

Why Grapefruit and Your Meds Don't Mix

"While reading your prescription label, you see typical warnings: "may cause drowsiness, nausea and headaches," "do not take while operating heavy machinery," and the seemingly random "do not eat grapefruit while taking this medicine." It's a disappointment to those who enjoy...

Date Rape and Emergency Contraception

"You may have heard of emergency contraception, better known as the “morning after” pill, for a woman who has had unplanned, unprotected or forced sex and is concerned about the possibility of pregnancy. What exactly is this medication, and how does it work?"

3-In-1 Heart Pill Could Save Millions

 A new three-in-one pill to treat heart disease could save millions worldwide, said experts Monday at the World Congress of Cardiology. The so-called ``polypill'' would target developing countries, where...

HIV/AIDS patients get 1st once-daily pill (AP)

" WASHINGTON - People infected with the virus that causes AIDS " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " /> AIDS will soon be able to take a once-a-day pill that combines three drugs in a "cocktail" therapy that can be swallowed in a single dose. The pill, called...

New Medicine for AIDS Is One Pill, Once a Day

" The first complete treatment for AIDS that is taken once a day as a single pill is expected to be available soon. The pill, which combines three drugs made by two companies, would be a milestone in...

Dangers of recreational Viagra

New recreational trend on campus. College students mixing Viagra with alcohol or other drugs. Health risks.

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