Tag: prevent.
Bone Drug Fails to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence: Study
by on Sep.25, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, Sept. 25 (HealthDay News) — The bone drug Zometa, once
considered a promising weapon to reduce the risk of breast cancer
recurrence, should not be used routinely in treatment of the disease,
researchers say.
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Health Tip: Prevent Bleeding While Taking a Blood Thinner
by on Aug.11, 2011, under Health and Fitness
(HealthDay News) — Blood-thinning drugs are prescribed to help
prevent clots that could cause heart attack or stroke. But these drugs can
also increase the risk of heavy or prolonged bleeding.
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J&J cuts maximum Tylenol dose to prevent overdoses
by on Jul.29, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Johnson & Johnson said Thursday that it’s reducing the maximum daily dose of its Extra Strength Tylenol pain reliever to lower risk of accidental overdose from acetaminophen, its active ingredient and the top cause of liver failure.
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Study: Healthy living can help prevent Alzheimer’s
by on Jul.19, 2011, under Health and Fitness
Taking care of your body just might save your mind. Millions of cases of Alzheimer’s disease worldwide could be prevented by curbing risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, obesity and lack of exercise, new research suggests.
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Health Tip: Prevent Runner's Knee
by on Jun.09, 2011, under Health and Fitness
(HealthDay News) — Runner's knee is an umbrella term for any
condition that causes pain in the front of the knee. It's common among
skiers, bicyclists, soccer players and others whose knees are under
frequent strain.
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Take Steps to Prevent Pulmonary Embolisms
by on May.29, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SUNDAY, May 29 (HealthDay News) —
In the wake of tennis star Serena Williams' potentially fatal pulmonary
embolism after surgery this spring, the American College of Foot and Ankle
Surgeons has a reminder: it's sometimes possible to pr…
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U.S. study finds easier way to prevent tuberculosis
by on May.17, 2011, under Health and Fitness
U.S. health officials say they have found a far simpler therapy for people at risk of developing tuberculosis, addressing a key barrier to preventing the spread of the disease.
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US study finds easier way to prevent tuberculosis
by on May.16, 2011, under Health and Fitness
U.S. health officials say they have found a far simpler therapy for people at risk of developing tuberculosis, addressing a key barrier to preventing the spread of the disease.
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Doc Offers High-Heel Wearers Tips to Prevent 'Hammertoe'
by on May.07, 2011, under Health and Fitness
SATURDAY, May 7 (HealthDay News) — Many women wear high heels
because they like the way they look, but these shoes can cause foot
problems such as hammertoe, a condition in which the toes painfully bend
in on each other, experts warn.
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Health Tip: Prevent Bathroom Slipping and Sliding
by on Apr.20, 2011, under Health and Fitness
(HealthDay News) –
It's easy to suffer an injury in a slippery bathroom, but taking some
precautions can get rid of potential hazards.
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