 May 29, 2008
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Ready to Quit? The Risks and Rewards of a Strong Stop-Smoking Drug
Chantix (veranicline) is a successful stop-smoking aid—according to claims made in TV ads by its manufacturer, Pfizer. But a report released last week by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)—a nonprofit organization that educates consumers about medicinal products—reveals that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received many safety reports regarding Chantix over the past year.
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May 15, 2008
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Why young black athletes suffer disproportionately—and how to talk to your doctor about getting your child the right care.
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May 01, 2008
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Get Your Zen On
 Recent studies show that performing yoga poses at least three days a week can lower heart disease risk factors including high blood pressure, obesity and high blood sugar. Yoga also clobbers stress, builds muscles, relieves menopausal symptoms and soothes chronic back pain.
Anyone, anywhere, can benefit from yoga. Are you ready to Om?
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