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+ A safe way to minimize menopause symptoms + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details findings of 2 studies that show how moderate to vigorous exercise can help menopausal women ...

+ Supplements or statins: which is best for cholesterol? + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org evaluates some the nutritional supplements being promoted as natural cholesterol reducers and finds ...

+ Safety alert: asthma drug may worsen attack severity + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details 2 recent studies that show how long-acting beta-agonist drugs used to control asthma may ...

+ Strength training recommended for lung disease patients + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org investigates how strength training leg muscles can help those who suffer from chronic obstructive ...

+ Lung cancer screenings may be worthwhile for present and past smokers. + Lung cancer kills more Americans every year than breast, colon, cervix, and prostate cancers combined. Consumer Reports ...

+ Special exercises, improved diet can reduce impotence + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details clinical trial findings that show how changes in lifestyle (such as practicing simple ...

+ Best Buy Drugs: Lower-cost alternatives to expensive statin drugs. + Discover which 9 medications we've found are effective, low-cost alternatives to more expensive cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. ...

+ Lyme disease: then and now + Marvin M. Lipman, M.D., Consumers Union's chief medical adviser, tells you what you need to know about Lyme ...

+ Nutritional supplements: pros, cons and questions answered + Find out which nutritional supplements we've found to be safe, which should be avoided, and how to avoid dangerous side effects or ...

+ Probiotics may ease intestinal disorders + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org investigates new evidence that probiotics may ease the pain of intestinal disorders brought on by ...

+ Safety alert for young adults taking Paxil + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains new research that shows young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 have an increased risk ...

+ Alternative treatments for head lice + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details safer, alternative ways to treat head lice. The new methods are effective and don't require ...

+ A humorous look at expensive prescription drugs and their safety + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org urges you to help take action to improve drug safety and learn more about how the FDA approves ...

+ Choosing generic drugs over brand name prescriptions + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org weighs in on the topic of brand name prescription drugs versus generic drugs. Find out why doctors ...

+ How to avoid or control diabetes + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains how people who develop diabetes are also at risk for heart attack, stroke, and cancer. ...

+ Type 2 diabetes treatments + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org compares the evidence of successful treatments for those suffering from type 2 diabetes. Keeping ...

+ New warnings and risks associated with eczema, acne treatment drugs + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains new FDA black box warnings added to some eczema prescription drugs and explains a new ...

+ Best buy drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org issues new medical findings that show drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease may not be worth the [...] out which drugs we rate best based on the evidence of their effectiveness, side effects, tolerability, flexibility of use, and cost.

+ Bone building drugs and the new risks + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains some serious but rare side affects associated with certain bone building drugs, which are ...

+ Thyroid disorders, osteoporosis and kidney stones: how they are related + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org investigates how the little known parathyroid gland can malfunction, causing all sorts of medical ...

+ Migraine headaches: self help tips + Consumer Reports Medical Guide.org offers advice for migraine sufferers and migraine treatment options such as ibuprofen, aspirin, ...

+ Which drugs are best buys for treating migraines? + Consumer Reports Medical Guide.org provides prescription drug and OTC medication listings for the treatment of migraine headaches. ...

+ Drug safety: doctors need to think of gender for prescription drugs and health conditions + Consumer Reports Medical Guide.org investigates how certain medications affect men's health and women's health differently. ...

+ Best Buy drugs to treat elevated cholesterol + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org finds 2 drugs that can effectively treat elevated cholesterol and save you ...

+ Mediterranean diet: A good option for treating high cholesterol + Tips on following this heart-saving diet and how it works from Consumer Reports ...

+ Antibiotics' dangerous side effects + Some prescription drugs increase your risk of ...

+ 10 ways to live better, longer + Health tips from the medical experts at Consumer ...

+ Health alert + This season's flu is drug ...

+ Diabetes drug alert + Newly-identified, dangerous side effects to diabetes ...

+ Medicare Part D + Steps to take to get the best value out of your drug ...

+ All-weather workouts + Tips & precautions for cold weather workouts from Consumer Reports ...

+ Winter depression + Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD): What is it and how you can avoid ...

+ Avian flu: Your questions answered + 13 tips to help you understand the risks and avoid infection from Consumer Reports ...

+ How common is depression in children? + Learn the facts and statistics for pediatric and adolescent depression from Consumer Reports ...

+ Treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder + Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org reports many children and teens taking stimulants today either do not have ADHD or may not need drug ...