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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Safe Teething for Your Baby: Doctors say no to Orajel and Lidocaine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns parents that benzocaine and lidocaine should not be used on infants and young children to soothe teething pain. Luckily, there are still safe options for teething babies in pain.
Read More »Are Fish Oil Supplements Good for Heart Health?
If you have had a heart attack or stroke, fish oil supplements do little to protect you from having another one or dying from one.
Read More »Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
While the scientific evidence has shown a consistent link between talcum powder and ovarian cancer, many questions remain. The bottom line question is: why take the risk?
Read More »Can Vitamin D Prevent Cancer?
New research suggests that vitamin D may help women diagnosed with breast cancer to survive the disease. Can vitamin D prevent cancer?
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