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More Children Taking Supplements, Some With Side Effects

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Use of Low Testosterone Therapy Declines Dramatically

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Less Invasive Test Than Pap Smear More Appropriate For Women

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Treating Children With Depression: How Will History Judge Us?

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Many Older Patients End Up Using Benzodiazepines Long Term

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Why Medicine Often Has Dangerous Side Effects For Women

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Opioid-Related Complications Sending More Seniors to Hospital

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Seniors That Take Multiple Meds Have Higher Car Crash Risk

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Is Your Child On Multiple Meds? Think About Drug Interactions

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