Study: Old drugs might give TB a 1-2 punch (AP)
February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
AP - Scientists might have found a way to deal drug-resistant tuberculosis a one-two punch using two old, safe antibiotics ? and studies in ill patients could begin later this year.
Source:Study: Old drugs might give TB a 1-2 punch
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FDA slaps warning on heartburn drug tied to spasms (AP)
February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
AP - Federal health officials are adding their sternest warning to a heartburn drug that has been linked to muscle spasms.
Source:FDA slaps warning on heartburn drug tied to spasms
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Low-carb? Low-fat? Study finds calories count more (AP)
February 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment
AP - Low-fat, low-carb or high-protein? The kind of diet doesn’t matter, scientists say. All that really counts is cutting calories and sticking with it, according to a federal study that followed people for two years. However, participants had trouble staying with a single approach that long and the weight loss was modest for most.
Source:Low-carb? Low-fat? Study finds calories count more
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Survey: Health care cost keeps the doctor away (AP)
February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment
AP - One in four Americans said in a survey that someone in the family put off needed health care in the past year because of cost, including 16 percent who postponed surgery or a doctor’s visit for chronic illness.
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Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection? (HealthDay)
February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment
HealthDay - (HealthDay News) — Ear infections are common in babies and
young children. Unfortunately, youngsters who can’t talk yet aren’t able
to tell you when something is wrong.
Source:Health Tip: Does Your Child Have an Ear Infection?
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