The doctor warns that you may take vitamin D incorrectly – the risk of deficiency

The doctor warns that you may take vitamin D incorrectly - the risk of deficiency

Some vitamins and minerals are essential for our health and well-being. One of these vital nutrients is vitamin D, which helps maintain healthy teeth, bones, and muscles. Most of the vitamin D our body needs can be obtained from exposure to sunlight. However, in the fall and winter months, it becomes more difficult to do …

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How to Live Longer: Doctor Shares 5 Supplements He Takes Every Day to Live Longer

How to Live Longer: Doctor Shares 5 Supplements He Takes Every Day to Live Longer

Many factors contribute to the youthful appearance of the skin and how the body feels with age. According to an expert, the use of supplements can help reduce the signs of aging from the inside. One doctor explained that there are many studies showing that dietary supplements can have “profound” benefits for the skin. He …

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Best Medicine to Buy for Fever, Cough, Congestion or Runny Nose, According to a Doctor

Best Medicine to Buy for Fever, Cough, Congestion or Runny Nose, According to a Doctor

If you walked into a pharmacy, you were greeted with an insane choice of combination cold remedies. With a variety of labels like cold & flu, nighttime, cough & sinus, extra strength and maximum strength, it’s difficult for anyone to know exactly what they need. I’ll try to break it down based on the symptom …

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Florida doctor accepted $160,000 in bribes to prescribe unnecessary fentanyl, feds say

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Florida pain doctor to pay $1.5 million to settle US government’s lawsuit accusing him of accepting thousands of dollars to unnecessarily prescribe fentanyl product to patients , federal prosecutors announced. In exchange for $159,580 in bribes, Dr. Edward Lubin prescribed a company’s fentanyl spray to dozens of people without a valid medical reason between 2014 …

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Florida doctor accepted $160,000 in bribes to prescribe unnecessary fentanyl, feds say

A Florida doctor accepted a companys bribes to prescribe their fentanyl spray to patients, feds say.

A Florida doctor accepted bribes from a company to prescribe its fentanyl spray to his patients, the federal government alleges. Hush Naidoo Jade Photography via Unsplash A Florida pain management doctor will pay $1.5 million to settle the U.S. governments lawsuit filed against him accusing him of accepting thousands of dollars to unnecessarily prescribe a …

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Weight-loss drugs are safe if used correctly, West Palm Beach doctor says

Weight-loss drugs are safe if used correctly, West Palm Beach doctor says

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida. The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that some of the most popular medications available for weight loss, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Saxenda, may be linked to an increased risk of serious stomach problems in some people. The research was published earlier this month and highlights drugs that fall into …

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A doctor regularly takes only one supplement. It can help with stress, anxiety and sleep.

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Dr. Megan Bradley is a physician at the University of Pittsburgh. She only takes one supplement regularly: ashwagandha. Traditional Ayurvedic medicine is known to help reduce stress and anxiety. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for recording! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed on the go. download the app Used for centuries in Ayurvedic …

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New ‘wonder’ weight loss drugs can help and might hurt, doctor says

New 'wonder' weight loss drugs can help and might hurt, doctor says

Patrick Sison, Associated Press This Tuesday, April 3, 2018, photo showing a close-up of a beam scale in New York. High-dose oral versions of the drug in weight-loss drug Wegovy may work as well as injections for weight loss and improved health, including people with hard-to-treat diabetes, according to a study published Sunday, …

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Kava drinks are popular as mood-boosting alternatives to alcohol, but one doctor says they can lead to liver damage.

Kava drinks are popular as mood-boosting alternatives to alcohol, but one doctor says they can lead to liver damage.

Kava is an increasingly popular alternative to alcohol, believed to improve your mood and help you feel calm. But kava can be dangerous, a doctor says, and has been linked to serious liver damage. Kava, a drink made from a tropical plant root, has become increasingly popular at bars looking to create a fun, alcohol-free …

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Dear Doctor: Can delivering prescriptions by mail affect the effectiveness of medications in extreme heat?

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been worried for some time whether my prescriptions that arrive in the mail are compromised because they sit in vehicles with the sun beating through the windows and heating them up. Additionally, the plastic bottles in which prescriptions are stored release toxic emissions when they burn in the sun. Instructions that …

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