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- A safe way to minimize menopause symptoms - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details findings of 2 studies that show how moderate to vigorous exercise can help ...

- Supplements or statins: which is best for cholesterol? - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org evaluates some the nutritional supplements being promoted as natural cholesterol ...

- Safety alert: asthma drug may worsen attack severity - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details 2 recent studies that show how long-acting beta-agonist drugs used to control ...

- Strength training recommended for lung disease patients - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org investigates how strength training leg muscles can help those who suffer from chronic ...

- Lung cancer screenings may be worthwhile for present and past smokers. - Lung cancer kills more Americans every year than breast, colon, cervix, and prostate cancers combined. Consumer [...] screening test (called "spiral CT scanning") is a good idea for those who are high risk for developing lung cancer.

- Special exercises, improved diet can reduce impotence - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details clinical trial findings that show how changes in lifestyle (such as ...

- Best Buy Drugs: Lower-cost alternatives to expensive statin drugs. - Discover which 9 medications we've found are effective, low-cost alternatives to more expensive cholesterol-lowering ...

- Lyme disease: then and now - Marvin M. Lipman, M.D., Consumers Union's chief medical adviser, tells you what you need to know about Lyme ...

- Nutritional supplements: pros, cons and questions answered - Find out which nutritional supplements we've found to be safe, which should be avoided, and how to avoid dangerous side ...

- Probiotics may ease intestinal disorders - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org investigates new evidence that probiotics may ease the pain of intestinal disorders ...

- Safety alert for young adults taking Paxil - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains new research that shows young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 have an [...] the antidepressant Paxil. All patients taking this drug should be carefully monitored by healthcare professionals.

- Alternative treatments for head lice - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details safer, alternative ways to treat head lice. The new methods are effective and ...

- A humorous look at expensive prescription drugs and their safety - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org urges you to help take action to improve drug safety and learn more about how the FDA ...

- Choosing generic drugs over brand name prescriptions - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org weighs in on the topic of brand name prescription drugs versus generic drugs. Find ...

- How to avoid or control diabetes - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains how people who develop diabetes are also at risk for heart attack, stroke, ...

- Type 2 diabetes treatments - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org compares the evidence of successful treatments for those suffering from type 2 ...

- New warnings and risks associated with eczema, acne treatment drugs - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains new FDA black box warnings added to some eczema prescription drugs and ...

- Best buy drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org issues new medical findings that show drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease may not [...] we rate best based on the evidence of their effectiveness, side effects, tolerability, flexibility of use, and cost.

- Bone building drugs and the new risks - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains some serious but rare side affects associated with certain bone building ...

- Thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and kidney stones: how they are related - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org investigates how the little known parathyroid gland can malfunction, causing all ...

- Migraine headaches: self help tips - Consumer Reports Medical Guide.org offers advice for migraine sufferers and migraine treatment options such as ...

- Which drugs are best buys for treating migraines? - Consumer Reports Medical Guide.org provides prescription drug and OTC medication listings for the treatment of migraine ...

- Drug safety: doctors need to think of gender for prescription drugs and health conditions - Consumer Reports Medical Guide.org investigates how certain medications affect men's health and women's health ...

- Best Buy drugs to treat elevated cholesterol - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org finds 2 drugs that can effectively treat elevated cholesterol and save you ...

- Mediterranean diet: A good option for treating high cholesterol - Tips on following this heart-saving diet and how it works from Consumer Reports ...

- Antibiotics' dangerous side effects - Some prescription drugs increase your risk of ...

- 10 ways to live better, longer - Health tips from the medical experts at Consumer ...

- Health alert - This season's flu is drug ...

- Diabetes drug alert - Newly-identified, dangerous side effects to diabetes ...

- Medicare Part D - Steps to take to get the best value out of your drug ...

- All-weather workouts - Tips & precautions for cold weather workouts from Consumer Reports ...

- Winter depression - Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD): What is it and how you can avoid ...

- Avian flu: Your questions answered - 13 tips to help you understand the risks and avoid infection from Consumer Reports ...

- How common is depression in children? - Learn the facts and statistics for pediatric and adolescent depression from Consumer Reports ...

- Treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org reports many children and teens taking stimulants today either do not have ADHD or ...

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