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Lexapro vs. Effexor

Lexapro vs. Effexor

What are the side effects of Lexapro and Effexor? Lexapro WARNING Some patients experience withdrawal reactions upon stopping SSRI therapy. Symptoms may include In order to avoid these symptoms, the dose of SSRI can be slowly reduced instead of abruptly stopped. Antidepressants increased the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior (suicidality) in short-term studies in […]

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Coumadin vs. Plavix (Differences and Similarities)

Coumadin vs. Plavix (Differences and Similarities)

What are the drug interactions for Coumadin vs. Plavix? Coumadin drug interactions Many drugs, both prescription and nonprescription (OTC), can affect the anticoagulant action of warfarin or increase the risk of bleeding. Patients on warfarin should regularly consult their doctor before instituting any medications on their own. It also is advisable for patients on warfarin […]

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Health Tip: Understanding Blood Clots

Health Tip: Understanding Blood Clots

(HealthDay News) — Blood clotting is the body’s way of preventing excessive bleeding when a blood vessel is injured. Typically, the body will dissolve the clot after the injury has healed,the American Society of Hematology says. Latest Heart News But occasionally, a clot forms despite no obvious injury to a vessel, or the clot doesn’t […]

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Could You Have Silent Gallstones?

Could You Have Silent Gallstones?

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Digestion News FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — As many as 20 million Americans have gallstones. Most don’t have any symptoms, but not all will escape a gallstone attack. The gallbladder is a small organ in the upper right abdomen. It’s a reservoir for bile, the fluid made by […]

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The Lowdown on Low-Fat Milk (It’s All Good)

The Lowdown on Low-Fat Milk (It’s All Good)

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Diet & Weight Management News FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Calcium is best known as a building block of strong bones, and studies show that getting it from the source — milk — is more effective than supplements. Nutritionists also are learning that it has another important role […]

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Does Diabetes Damage Brain Health?

Does Diabetes Damage Brain Health?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Diabetes News FRIDAY, Dec. 14, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes has been tied to a number of complications such as kidney disease, but new research has found that older people with type 2 diabetes can also have more difficulties with thinking and memory. During a five-year study, participants with diabetes […]

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Congress Approves Bill That Legalizes Hemp

Congress Approves Bill That Legalizes Hemp

A bill that removes hemp from the list of federally controlled substances could give an added boost to an already thriving market for the popular health product cannabidiol, or CBD. Latest Chronic Pain News Hemp is related to marijuana but has much lower levels of THC, the compound that provides the high to pot users. […]

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Brain Cancer

Brain Cancer

Brain Cancer Symptoms Headache All headaches are considered primary headaches or secondary headaches. Primary headaches are not associated with other diseases. Examples of primary headaches are migraine headaches, tension headaches, and cluster headaches. Secondary headaches are caused by other diseases. The associated disease may be minor or major. Secondary headaches may result from innumerable conditions, […]