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Fast food calories are more than you think
Knowledge is power. Or in this case, a healthier meal. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the Massachusetts and Connecticut Departments of Public Health found that adults and teens eating at fast-food restaurants significantly underestimate...
Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Science and Technology, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Dwayne Johnson
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It's best to avoid grapefruit when taking some statin drugs
The Medicine CabinetQ: My doctor just prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high cholesterol. The instructions said: "Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication." I love grapefruit. Do I need to avoid it completely? A: Like you, I love...Tags: Lipitor (drug), Boston, Zocor (drug), Crestor (drug), Lovastatin (drug)
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More Americans using retail health clinics
Premium Health News ServiceHarvard Health Blog As wait times to see a doctor for simple problems like sinusitis and urinary tract infection lengthen, more and more Americans are turning to retail health clinics--walk-in medical facilities located in pharmacies, grocery stores, and...Tags: Education, Diabetes, University of Pittsburgh, Strep Throat, Teaching and Learning
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The Doctor's Corner: An early start on treating menopause
This is the first of a two-part series updating women of all ages on the use of hormones. It is a pleasure to be back putting pencil to paper with good news for women going through "the change." A Global Consensus Statement, hot off the press in the...Tags: Osteoporosis, Fatigue, Colleges and Universities, Physical Conditions, Chemical Industry
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Importance of expiration date depends on the specific drug
Q: I have several medications that are well beyond their expiration dates. Does that mean that they won't work — or are dangerous? A: The manufacturer's expiration date on most medications is 2-3 years from when the pills were made. This assumes...Tags: Boston, Epinephrine, Drugs and Medicines, Health and Medical Professionals, Allergies
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What's next for UNLV graduates? You might be surprised
Las Vegas SunAs bright sunny skies beamed down on them, hundreds of UNLV's graduates lingered near the entryway of the Thomas & Mack Center around noon Sunday. UNLV officials said there were nearly 3,000 undergraduate and professional students who were eligible to...Tags: Science, Science and Technology, Computing and Information Technology Industry, John F. Kennedy, Waste
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Jackson Lab Names Scientific Director For Farmington Location
The Hartford CourantA Harvard genetics expert has been named scientific director of the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine on the campus of the UConn Health Center, the company announced Monday. Charles Lee, who starts Aug. 1, is currently director of the molecular...Tags: Science, Science and Technology, Education, Colleges and Universities, Medical Research
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Charity's investment a prescription for profits for drug maker
Milwaukee Journal SentinelWhat happens when a disease-fighting charity dives into venture capitalism? In the first case of its kind, the results include one of the planet's most expensive pills, huge sales projections for a drug company and windfalls for executives who sold...Tags: Science, Cystic Fibrosis, Science and Technology, Colleges and Universities, Health Insurance Cost
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Anger linked to raised heart attack risk
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Bottling up emotions is thought to harm both mind and body, but a new study suggests that the opposite extreme may be no better. In a study of thousands of heart attack patients, those who recalled having flown into a rage...Tags: Research, Heart Attack, High Blood Pressure, Cardiologists, Drugs and Medicines
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Relationships help you live longer, enjoy life more
Q: Is it true that having good relationships increases your chance of living longer? A: Since the late 1980s, studies have suggested that this is true. People who enjoy close relationships with family and friends are more likely to live longer than...Tags: Boston, Brigham Young University , Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Dodge skin irritation from problem plants
You probably learned about the risks of poison ivy a long time ago, but as you spend more time in the garden this spring, be aware that many other plants can cause a rash. Learn which plants are the common offenders and how to take precautions against...Tags: Dermatologists, Folklore and Mythology, Drugs and Medicines, Allergies, Hydrocortisone
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Briefs: Harvard Health Letters
Premium Health News ServiceBERRIES MIGHT LOWER HEART RISKS A recent study in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association offers more evidence to bolster berries' health benefits. The study included 93,000 women (ages 25-42) who were enrolled in the Nurses' Health...Tags: Science and Technology, Diabetes, Pain, Vitamin D, Diseases and Illnesses
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