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OTC Heartburn Meds May Contribute to Weaker Bones
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OTC Heartburn Meds May Contribute to Weaker Bones

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Vaccine Risks vs Benefits
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Vaccine Risks vs Benefits

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Choose Drugs Wisely: Boost Efficacy, Reduce Side Effects

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Drugs With Highest Risk for Dehydration or Heat-Related Illness

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Lotensin May Increase Risk of Low White Blood Cell Count

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4 Things to Know About PrEP for HIV Prevention

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Irregular Heartbeat Risk Associated with Common ADHD Med

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Beyond Zofran: Challenges of Researching Pregnancy Medications
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Beyond Zofran: Challenges of Researching Pregnancy Medications

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Many Cancer Drugs Approved Without Proven Significant Benefit
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Many Cancer Drugs Approved Without Proven Significant Benefit

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Why Childhood Asthma Is Being Over-Diagnosed?

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Is Stop Smoking Drug Chantix Really Safe?

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Poor Knowledge of Warfarin May Boost Side Effects Risk
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Poor Knowledge of Warfarin May Boost Side Effects Risk

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Drinking Alcohol Can Impair Your Medicine

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