In the United States at least one child in five is overweight and the number of overweight children continues to grow. Over the last 2 decades, this number has increased by more than 50 percent, and the number of...
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Going Nuts over Paclitaxel
Extracting the lifesaving anticancer drug paclitaxel–better known by its brand name, Taxol–could cause less of an impact on the environment now that significant amounts of the drug have been found in the...
Depression
Depression is a serious medical condition. In contrast to the normal emotional experiences of sadness, loss, or passing mood states, clinical depression is persistent and can interfere significantly with an...
AIDS Related News
Testing Yourself for HIV-1, the Virus that Causes AIDS February 23, 2004 AIDS is a serious disease that can be fatal. You can determine if you are infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1), the virus that...
An FDA Guide to Choosing Medical Treatments
by Isadora B. Stehlin FDA Consumer Medical treatments come in many shapes and sizes. There are “home remedies” shared among families and friends. There are prescription medicines, available only from a...
Ovarian Cancer
Q. What is ovarian cancer? A. Ovarian cancer is a serious disease in which some cells in your ovaries become abnormal (unhealthy), multiply out of control, and can damage healthy parts of your body. Women have the best...
St. John’s Wort
Introduction Treating Depression Clinical Trials References NCCAM Clearinghouse FDA’s Role How St. John’s Wort Works For More Information Drug Interaction Advisory Introduction St. John’s wort...
Youth Smoking, Drug Use Down Again
December 21, 2004 By SIOBHAN McDONOUGH Associated Press Writer (AP) WASHINGTON Youth smoking and drug abuse declined again this year, concludes a federal study that also found marked progress over the last decade in...
Frequently Asked Questions About Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Considering Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies? What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine? How Can I Find More Information about Complementary and Alternative Medical Practices? How Can I Find a...
Immune System Series
Introduction The immune system is a complex network of specialized cells and organs that has evolved to defend the body against attacks by “foreign” invaders. When functioning properly it fights off...
