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Mylanta, AlternaGel Recalled Over Faulty Labels

Johnson & Johnson has recalled all Mylanta liquid products and one lot of AlternaGel liquid from retailers and wholesalers over a labeling issue. Consumers can continue using the products.

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Drinking Alcohol During Pregnancy: Is It Safe? What Are the Effects?

WebMD discusses the myths and facts about drinking alcohol in pregnancy. Is just a little bit OK? Find out.

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FDA Panel Rejects Drugs to Prevent Prostate Cancer

An FDA advisory committee has voted against approval of two drugs for the prevention of prostate cancer because of a link to increased risk of high-grade, aggressive forms of the disease.

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Every Excess Pound Gained Raises Risk of Death

For white nonsmokers in otherwise good health, the risk of death goes up 31% for every 5-point increase in BMI.

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Worm Eggs May Heal Ulcerative Colitis

A California man successfully treated his inflammatory bowel disease by self-medicating with parasitic worm eggs.

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Omega-3s May Cut Risk of Macular Degeneration

New research indicates that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish and shellfish may be good for the eyes of older Americans, offering protection against age-related macular degeneration, a common cause of blindness in the U.S.

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Virtual Biopsy Diagnoses Brain Disorder

A “virtual biopsy” may help diagnose a degenerative brain disorder caused by repeated blows to the head, preliminary research suggests.

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Finger Length a Clue to Prostate Cancer Risk

Men whose index finger is longer than their ring finger are at a lower risk of prostate cancer than those with a finger pattern the other way round, according to a new study in the British Journal of Cancer.

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Cleveland Ready for LeBron’s Return

LeBron James returns to Cleveland Thursday night with his new Miami Heat teammates. AP Sports Writer Tom Withers says James can expect a healthy serving of boos as the city and Cavs fans haven’t quite gotten over losing their superstar forward. (Dec. 1)

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Researchers Urge Routine Use of Breast Shields During Chest CT Scans

Breast shields should be used to spare the breast tissue from radiation in both men and women undergoing CT scans of the lung.

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