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Opioids No Better At Relieving Back or Hip Pain Than Non-Opioids
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Opioid Pain Relievers No Better Than Non-Opioids

Alanna McCatty
A Combination of Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen are Better Than Opioids For Pain
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Opioids No Better for Leg & Arm Pain Than Ibuprofen

Suzanne B. Robotti
Opioids Not Worth The Risk For Chronic Pain Sufferers
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Opioids Not Worth The Risk For Chronic Pain Sufferers

Alanna McCatty
Opioids: The Wrong Answer For Chronic Pain
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Opioids: The Wrong Answer For Chronic Pain

Steven Findlay
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Outdoor Recreation Boosts Mental Health

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Parents Are Conflicted About Opioid Use In Children

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PART 1 – Shana’s Kidney and Heart Transplant Surgery | Health Interview | Power to the Patient Story

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PART 2 – Shana’s Kidney and Heart Transplant | Health Interview | Power to the Patient Story

Dante Steward, MBA
PCOS Management and the Challenge of Meds
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PCOS Management and the Challenge of Meds

Emma Yasinski
Pharma Payments Drive Doc Opioid-Prescribing Patterns
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Pharma Payments Drive Doc Opioid-Prescribing Patterns

Alanna McCatty
Physical Therapy Can Reduce Long-Term Opioid Use
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Physical Therapy Can Reduce Long-Term Opioid Use

Jonathan Block
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Polypharmacy: How to Keep Older Adults Safe

Tori Rodriguez
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Possible Link Between Methylphenidate and Psychotic Symptoms

Jonathan Block
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Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: How to Protect Yourself From This Side Effect

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Prescription Naproxen as Good as Narcotic Painkillers for Low Back Pain
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Prescription Naproxen as Good as Narcotics for Low Back Pain

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Prescriptions For Benzodiazepines Soar, Prompting Concerns

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Pressure Building on FDA for More Rigorous Sunscreen Testing

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Proactiv Acne Treatment: Rare But Serious Side Effects
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Proactiv Acne Treatment: Rare But Serious Side Effects

Jedha Dening
Probiotics May Not Work For Everyone And Can Potentially Be Harmful
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Probiotics May Not Work For Everyone And Can Potentially Be Harmful

Jonathan Block
Probiotics No Help For Infants With Stomach Flu
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Probiotics No Help For Infants With Stomach Flu

Jonathan Block
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