What you should know about: Staying on your meds
Simple steps such as phone calls and rewards can help people take their medications as prescribed.
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Ask the doctor: Do I still need vaccines?
Older people still need immunizations, including vaccines against pneumonia; influenza; tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (every 10 years); and possibly shingles.
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Heart beat: Heart problems from Z-Pak
The antibiotic azithromycin sometimes can trigger abnormal heart rhythms. Though uncommon, it is more likely to happen to people with heart failure, diabetes, or a previous heart attack.
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New options for treating sleep apnea
New options for people with obstructive sleep apnea include sleep testing at home and new options for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. For people who are overweight, losing weight can also improve breathing during sleep.
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Psoriasis and vitamin D deficiency
New research linking psoriasis, an irritating skin condition, with too little vitamin D suggests a possible new treatment: a skin cream or gel containing vitamin D.
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Preserving brain function
Engaging in meaningful activities like volunteering, caring for others, or pursuing a hobby promotes helps preserve and promote memory and brain health in old age.
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Stop migraines before they start
Effective treatments are available to prevent migraine headaches from happening. Yet the majority of people who could benefit from these medications don’t use them.
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News Briefs: Be careful mixing OTC medications with prescription drugs
Combining over-the-counter (OTC) medications, especially those containing acetaminophen, with prescription drugs can be dangerous.
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Breast cancer risk and alcohol
New breast cancer study confirms that women should limit alcohol to no more than one serving a day.
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Broken Tailbone
What can be done for a cracked or broken tailbone?
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