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cefadroxil, Duricef (Discontinued)

cefadroxil, Duricef (Discontinued)

What is cefadroxil, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Cefadroxil is an oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of drugs, a family that includes cephalexin (Keflex), cefaclor (Ceclor), cefuroxime (Zinacef), cefpodoxime (Vantin), cefixime (Suprax), and many other injectable antibiotics. Cephalosporins stop bacteria from multiplying by preventing bacteria from forming the walls that surround […]

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Testosterone may improve women’s sex lives after menopause

Testosterone may improve women’s sex lives after menopause

A wide-ranging review of 36 trials found that testosterone may have profound positive effects on sexual function and well-being in postmenopausal women. New research extols the benefits of testosterone for the sexual well-being of older women. This review, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, included blinded randomized controlled trials of testosterone treatment that had […]

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How a dietary change might boost cancer therapy

How a dietary change might boost cancer therapy

In a recent study, mice that ate a diet with reduced levels of a particular amino acid responded better to cancer treatments. The findings are intriguing, but the authors call for caution. Meat and eggs contain particularly high levels of methionine. Doctors and other experts now understand the significant role that nutrition plays in health. […]

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How does music therapy work? Brain study sheds light

How does music therapy work? Brain study sheds light

Music therapy works, but no one is really sure how. Now, a novel type of brain scan may provide key insight. A new study unravels the brain mechanisms behind the benefits of music therapy. Music is a powerful thing. In fact, it forms the basis of a type of therapy, the aptly named “music therapy.” […]

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What to know about MS fatigue

What to know about MS fatigue

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Myths and facts about penis captivus

Myths and facts about penis captivus

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Could dementia and anemia be linked?

Could dementia and anemia be linked?

A recent study has concluded that people with both higher-than-normal and lower-than-normal levels of hemoglobin have a higher risk of developing dementia as they age. A new paper looks at the link between hemoglobin and dementia risk. Hemoglobin is a protein present in red blood cells. It is responsible for carrying life giving oxygen from […]