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Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details findings of 2 studies that show how moderate to vigorous exercise can help menopausal women avoid metabolic syndrome.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org evaluates some the nutritional supplements being promoted as natural cholesterol reducers and finds they may not be as effective as prescription drugs.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details 2 recent studies that show how long-acting beta-agonist drugs used to control asthma may actually increase the risk of more severe attacks leading to hospitalization and even death.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org investigates how strength training leg muscles can help those who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common lung disorder.
Lung cancer kills more Americans every year than breast, colon, cervix, and prostate cancers combined.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains whether a lung cancer screening test (called "spiral CT scanning") is a good idea for those who are high risk for developing lung cancer.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details clinical trial findings that show how changes in lifestyle (such as practicing simple pelvic-muscle exercises, called Kegels) can help men with erectile dysfunction restore their potency.
Discover which 9 medications we've found are effective, low-cost alternatives to more expensive cholesterol-lowering statin drugs. Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs are selected based on a drug's effectiveness, safety, price, and track record over time.
Find out which nutritional supplements we've found to be safe, which should be avoided, and how to avoid dangerous side effects or endangering your health when combining supplements and other medications.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org investigates new evidence that probiotics may ease the pain of intestinal disorders brought on by stress. This may help millions of IBS sufferers in the near future.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains new research that shows young adults between the ages of 18 and 24 have an increased risk of suicide when taking the antidepressant Paxil. All patients taking this drug should be carefully monitored by healthcare professionals.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org details safer, alternative ways to treat head lice. The new methods are effective and don't require the application of harsh insecticide shampoos.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org urges you to help take action to improve drug safety and learn more about how the FDA approves prescription drugs. Watch our funny animated feature and learn how you can help to make a difference.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org weighs in on the topic of brand name prescription drugs versus generic drugs. Find out why doctors prescribe brand names more often and how you can save money on prescription medications.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains how people who develop diabetes are also at risk for heart attack, stroke, and cancer. Insulin, diet, exercise and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can help.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org compares the evidence of successful treatments for those suffering from type 2 diabetes. Keeping your blood glucose level as close to normal can help prevent complications from diabetes.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains new FDA black box warnings added to some eczema prescription drugs and explains a new program (named iPLEDGE) aimed at preventing birth defects by prescription drug users of the acne treatment Accutane.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org issues new medical findings that show drug treatment for Alzheimer's disease may not be worth the costs and risks of drug side effects. Find out which drugs we rate best based on the evidence of their effectiveness, side effects, tolerability, flexibility of use, and cost.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org explains some serious but rare side affects associated with certain bone building drugs, which are used to treat bone cancer.
Consumer Reports MedicalGuide.org investigates how the little known parathyroid gland can malfunction, causing all sorts of medical problems -- from kidney stone attacks, to osteoporosis, to ulcers to cardiovascular disorders.
Consumer Reports Medical Guide.org offers advice for migraine sufferers and migraine treatment options such as ibuprofen, aspirin, triptans, massage among others.
Consumer Reports Medical Guide.org provides prescription drug and OTC medication listings for the treatment of migraine headaches. Save money with name brands like Imitrex, Maxalt, Excedrin, among others.