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'Red Yeast Rice' Statin Alternative Not Harmless Either, Study Says

The supplements linked to muscle pain, liver damage in a small number of patients.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Half Report Severe Side Effects From Breast Cancer Therapy

Digestive troubles, pain, skin irritation and arm swelling among possible problems.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Unlocking the Secrets of the Love Hormone Kisspeptin

Injections of the substance might boost sexual and romantic feelings, researchers say.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Gene May Help Guide Black Patients' Opioid Addiction Treatment

Finding suggests they may need higher doses of methadone.

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Jet Lag a Drag on Pro Baseball Players

Study found traveling across time zones linked to poorer pitching, slower running.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Obamacare Boosted Coverage for the Chronically Ill, Study Finds

4 million with conditions like heart disease, asthma gained health insurance.

Monday, January 23, 2017

U.S. Deaths From Cervical Cancer May Be Underestimated

Rates rose when latest study excluded women who'd already undergone hysterectomy.

Monday, January 23, 2017

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