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Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
A growing body of evidence suggests that using talc in the genital area can increase a woman’s chances of developing ovarian cancer.
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When a cold or flu strikes, most patients take over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Most doctors advise drinking plenty of fluids and getting some rest. Which works better?
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Popular heartburn prescriptions include Prilosec, Nexium Prevacid, Kapidex, Aciphex and Protonix, which are all a type of drugs called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI). New research shows that people who take popular heartburn medications are more likely to develop serious kidney disease.
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