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Protect Yourself From Overprescribing

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Vaccine Risks vs Benefits

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5 Ideas To Make Prescription Drugs Safer

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Opioid Prescription Painkillers Have Hidden Deadly Side Effects

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol and Generics) is Too Easy to Overdose On

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Botox For Migraine: Is It Safe And Does It Work?

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Drug Side Effects Often Underreported in Scientific Journals

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FDA Side Effects Update: Jylamvo, Limbitrol, Liptruzet, and More

Katie Rowley
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Regular Marijuana Use May Damage Vision

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Genetic Variants Influence A Person’s Response To Statins Found

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Vicodin is Now in the Most Restricted Category of Drugs

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Lotensin May Increase Risk of Low White Blood Cell Count

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Going Under: Potential Side Effects of General Anesthesia

Michael Wilcox
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Deprescribing And Heightening Human Connection To Treat PTSD

Emma Yasinski
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Side Effects of Psychoactive Drugs: Short Lifespans for Patients

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Antibiotics May Negate Benefits of Breastfeeding

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