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omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza)

omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza)

What is omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovaza), and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Lovaza is an fat-regulating (antilipemic) drug that is used in addition to diet to reduce triglyceride (TG, a fat-carrying particle in the blood) levels in adult patients with severe elevations in blood levels of TG (≥mg/dL). It is similar to Epanova […]

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rabeprazole (Aciphex)

rabeprazole (Aciphex)

What is rabeprazole, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Rabeprazole is an oral drug that is used for the treatment of conditions caused by acid. It is in a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors or PPIs which block the production of acid by the stomach. Other drugs in the same class […]

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Health Tip: Reading Food Labels for Diabetics

Health Tip: Reading Food Labels for Diabetics

(HealthDay News) — For people with diabetes, maintaining a healthy diet can be vital to a treatment plan. Reading food labels can help diabetics make the best choices, the Mayo Clinic says. Latest Diabetes News When reading food labels, the clinic suggests: Choose healthy fats, such as olive, canola or peanut oil. Avoid trans and […]

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niacin (Niacor, Niaspan)

niacin (Niacor, Niaspan)

What is niacin, and how does it work (mechanism of action)? Niacin (nicotinic acid, vitamin B3) is a part of the normal diet that is essential to various chemical reactions in the body. It is used medically to treat individuals with deficiency of niacin. Advanced deficiency of niacin can lead to a condition called pellagra […]

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Hot Tea May Boost Esophageal Cancer Risk

Hot Tea May Boost Esophageal Cancer Risk

Drinking piping hot tea could increase your risk of esophageal cancer, a new study claims. Latest Cancer News Researchers found that people who preferred tea above 140 degrees Fahrenheit and drank more than 24 ounces of tea a day (about two large cups) had a 90 percent higher risk of esophageal cancer than those who […]

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This ‘caterpillar fungus’ may help treat osteoarthritis

This ‘caterpillar fungus’ may help treat osteoarthritis

A parasitic fungus that infects caterpillars and various other insects may hold the key to better treatments for osteoarthritis, a condition characterized by pain and stiffness in a person’s joints. This, at least, is what new research from the United Kingdom suggests. A parasitic fungus could offer an improved treatment for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the […]

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norethindrone (Nor QD, Nora-BE, Ortho Micronor)

norethindrone (Nor QD, Nora-BE, Ortho Micronor)

What is norethindrone birth control pill? Norethindrone is a progestin that is used as an oral contraceptive. What brand names are available for norethindrone birth control pill? Brand names for norethindrone oral contraceptive include: Camila Errin Heather Jencycla Nor QD Nora-BE Ortho Micronor Incassia Why is norethindrone birth control pill used? Norethindrone is used for […]