There are new safety concerns about the controversial prescription acne drug Accutane. In a study involving almost 14,000, mostly young patients taking the drug, elevations in blood cholesterol, triglycerides (a blood fat), and a blood liver function test were more common than have been previously reported.
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Acid skin peel, laser resurfacing, and a chemotherapy cream all remove precancerous skin growths and slow cancer - but patients prefer the peel.
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Women younger than age 75 years who eat diets rich in the yellow plant pigments lutein and zeaxanthin may have a reduced risk of developing the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, according to a report in the August issue of the Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
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More than half of women being treated for breast cancer admitted failing to take their medication - either deliberately or because they forgot, according to a new study.
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It makes sense that competitive athletes pay close attention to what they eat–their diets directly affect how well they perform. But they’re not the only ones who stand to gain from smart eating. “Exercisers of all levels need the proper combination of nutrients to reap the benefits of their workouts,” says Tara Gidus, RD, an Orlando-based sports nutritionist. “The right diet won’t just help you recover properly and maintain your hard-earned results–it will also give you energy for your next workout.”
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“Dr. Condrell has done it again! Like his earlier works, The Unhappy Child is a book every parent should read. Dr. Condrell takes a positive and proactive approach and shows parents how to avoid the all-too-common pitfalls that lead to unhappiness among children and families. He also provides plenty of solid advice for parents already struggling with an unhappy child. As always, the solutions Condrell offers are down-to-earth, practical and easy to implement. Read the book, take his advice to heart, and watch the changes in your child and family.” -Charles Patrick Ewing, J.D., Ph.D., Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, SUNY Distinguished Service Professor
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Depression during pregnancy can contribute to prematurity and low birth weight in infants. A new study reveals that, while two in 10 pregnant women are depressed, most of those women will not be treated.
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Pregnant women who are experiencing depression may think their symptoms are just a normal part of pregnancy. But in fact, the following signs may indicate depression: two or more weeks of depressed mood, decreased interest or pleasure in activities, change in appetite, change in sleep patterns, fatigue or loss of energy, difficulty concentrating, excessive feelings of worthlessness or guilt, thoughts of suicide, extreme restlessness and irritability.
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Women who undergo surgery due to an early pregnancy failure usually are treated in an operating room, often under general anesthesia, but a new study raises questions about whether women prefer that approach.
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In four years, 50 million American women will be in menopause. The federal government’s decision in 2002 to suspend the use of synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in a large scale clinic trial of the effects of HRT, left many women and physicians uncertain about the safety of synthetic hormones and searching for alternatives.
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