pioid drugs can ease back pain. But they come with a risk of addiction. How can you balance the need for pain relief with the risk of narcotic abuse?
Continue reading …Most people experience lower back pain at some time in their lives. Here are the top causes of low back pain and tips for how to prevent it.
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The experimental weight loss drug Qnexa produces a loss of up to nearly 10% of excess weight, according to a study just published in the Lancet.
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WebMD answers questions on how the government shutdown affects your health and your health care.
Continue reading …Only small percentages of Americans who abuse alcohol or who are dependent on it realize that they could be helped by treatment, a federal report says.
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Vegetarians have a reputation for being ”heart healthy.” However, a new report says some may be increasing their risk of heart problems due to nutritional deficiencies in their diets.
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A new study shows Knoxville and a host of other Southern cities top the list of the worst places to live with spring allergies.
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Sen. Harry Reid says the two sides had reached agreement on $38 billion in spending cuts and the only hangup was a Republican demand to cut a federal program that provides women’s health and family planning services. (April 8)
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Arriving at the Capitol Friday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says the budget statemate has come down to an “ideological battle” that “has nothing to do with the fiscal integrity of this country,” but rather is about women’s health. (April 8)
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Regular trips to the store may help people live longer, even if they don’t buy anything, according to researchers in Taiwan.
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