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Use of Supplement for Glaucoma May Come With Liver Toxicity, Experts Warn

Specialists are "quite concerned" about nicotinamide's risk of hepatotoxicity, says expert

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FDA Finally Proposes a Nicotine Crackdown, Years in the Making

Estimates suggest millions of deaths would be averted within the century

Jan 15, 2025
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Opinion
Should Alcohol Be a Part of Medical School Events?

The surgeon general's proposal for cancer warnings on alcoholic drinks offers a moment to reflect

Jan 15, 2025
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How Nurses, Doctors Rank in Gallup's Poll of Most Trusted Professions

Nurses take the top spot for 23rd year in a row, doctors round out the top five

Jan 13, 2025
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Childhood Cancer Survivors Have Double the Risk of Melanoma as Adults

Radiation exposure, type and cumulative dose of chemotherapy drive melanoma risk

Jan 13, 2025
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Opinion
The What, How, and Why of Ultraprocessed Foods

The topic of UPF regulation may be just as irresistible as the foods it targets

Jan 13, 2025
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Can Medical Schools Funnel More Doctors Into the Primary Care Pipeline?

Many start out interested in primary care, but often end up chasing higher-paying specialties

Jan 13, 2025
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Opinion
How to Better Manage 'No Show' Appointments

Identifying patterns can improve the health of all our patients

Jan 13, 2025
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Opinion
What Botox Teaches Us About Serendipity in Clinical Encounters

Don't forget the power of a strong doctor-patient relationship

Jan 11, 2025
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation After Tai Chi Improves Sleep in Older Adults

Randomized trial in China finds cognitive benefit, too

Jan 10, 2025
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Bone Mineral Density Deficits Prevalent Among Childhood Cancer Survivors

However, modifiable risk factors suggest there are targets for intervention

Jan 10, 2025
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Milk, Calcium Intake Tied to Lower Colon Cancer Risk

Risk decreased by 17% with increasing calcium intake, rose with alcohol, red and processed meat

Jan 09, 2025
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U.S. 'Notorious Markets' Report Warns of Risks From Online Pharmacies

Nearly all of the world's 35,000 online pharmacies are being run illegally

Jan 09, 2025
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Here's What to Know About Human Metapneumovirus

Reports of the common respiratory illness are increasing in the Northern Hemisphere

Jan 08, 2025
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