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Acetaminophin: Not as Safe as You Think
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Thu, Jul 02, 2009, 2:14 pm PDT
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About a month ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that many over-the-counter (OTC) painkillers that contain acetaminophen will have to carry new warnings about potential dangers of liver…Read More
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Black Cohosh and Menopausal Symptoms
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Fri, Jan 05, 2007, 12:23 am PST
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Women vary widely in the frequency and severity of menopausal symptoms like hot flushes and night sweats. Some barely notice any symptoms, while others are severely troubled. Estrogen replacement has been shown…Read More
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What Safe Pain Relief Options Are Left?
Posted By Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D. - Tue, Jul 25, 2006, 5:12 pm PDT
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It seems that every time we open a newspaper, we read about yet another danger from a popular pain reliever. Are there any safe options left to relieve our aches and pains?The most widely used pain and…Read More
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