Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate (Topamax) during pregnancy raises the risk of oral cleft birth defects such as cleft lip and cleft palate, according to a new warning issued by the FDA.
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Breast cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and hormonal therapy may affect the patients’ balance, increasing their risk of falls, a new study shows.
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If you’re feeling a little blue, don’t look into a mirror, but take a gander instead at your Facebook page, which may give you a boost in self-esteem.
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These healthy lifestyle steps can forestall and may even prevent illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. They can also improve your quality of life and recovery if you develop a health problem.
Continue reading …Conditions such as arthritis, back pain, heart disease, cancer, depression, diabetes, and even pregnancy are among the leading causes of disability in the U.S – not catastrophic events like car crashes. Here’s how to protect yourself against medical expenses and other costs.
Continue reading …Heart disease doesn’t just affect your health. It can wipe out your family’s finances and limit your ability to work. A rundown of the medical costs of heart disease, and advice about how to protect yourself.
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Men who take painkillers regularly to treat pain such as the aches that come with age may be increasing their risk for another common condition of aging, erectile dysfunction (ED), a study suggests.
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A new way to measure body fat that relies only on measurements of your height and your hip circumference is an improvement on the commonly used measure known as body mass index (BMI), according to the developers of the new method.
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Feelings of depression and anxiety following a miscarriage may last for almost three years after the birth of a healthy baby, finds a new study in the British Journal of Psychiatry.
Continue reading …About a third of adults in the U.S. may be getting less than seven hours of sleep per day, putting themselves at risk for serious health problems, according to two new CDC studies.
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