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FDA Issues Warning on Herbal Pain Reliever Kratom
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FDA Issues Warning on Herbal Pain Reliever Kratom

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Some Breast Cancer Therapies Linked To Heart Disease Risk
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Some Breast Cancer Therapies Linked To Heart Disease Risk

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Quick Hits: Imodium Abuse, Polypharmacy & More

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Fish Oil Pills Do Little to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks
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Fish Omega 3 Pills Do Little to Reduce Cardiovascular Risks

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Getting the Flu Boosts Risk of Heart Attack

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Herbal Supplements Can Cause Dangerous Interactions With Drugs
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Herbal Supplements Can Cause Dangerous Drug Interactions

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Quick Hits: E-Cigs, Opioid Treatments & More

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Morning Sickness Drug, Diclegis, May Be Ineffective
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Morning Sickness Drug, Diclegis, May Be Ineffective

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Prenatal Exposure To Tylenol Linked To Toddler Language Issues
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Prenatal Exposure To Tylenol Linked To Toddler Language Issues

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Anti-Smoking Drug Linked to Heart, Stroke Risks
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Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix Linked to Heart, Stroke Risks

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Multiple Myeloma Medicine Linked to CVD

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COPD Med Tied To Heart Attacks, Risks In Concurrent Surgeries
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COPD Med Tied To Heart Attacks, Risks In Concurrent Surgeries

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FDA: Some CML Patients Can Stop Drug

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Quick Hits: FDA About MRI Contrast Agent Problem And More

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Side Effects Blamed for Fall-Off of Metformin Use by Type 2 Diabetics
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Metformin Side Effects Cause Drop in Type 2 Diabetes

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Quick Hits: New Methodology For Discovering Cancer & More

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Increase in Breast Cancer Risk with Use of Hormonal Birth Control
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Increase in Breast Cancer Risk with Use of Hormonal Birth Control

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