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Medications


There are several different drugs used for weight loss. Unless specifically instructed by a doctor, people should use non-drug methods for losing weight. Except under rare circumstances, pregnant or nursing women should never take diet medications of any sort, including herbal and over-the-counter remedies.

Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Products and Herbal Remedies

A 2001 study reported that 7% of American adults use nonprescription weight-loss products. People must be cautious when usin...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Just What We Need: More Stigmatizing Research
By Sue Bergeson , Health Expert

As you might know, in England one researcher came to the conclusion that, for people with mild or... Read more »

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Can You Imagine a World with No Antidepressants?
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...years.  Did our ancestors have any good ideas of how to treat depression?  I invite you now to... Read more »

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How to Hire and Fire Your Therapist (Part Two)
By Merely Me , Health Expert

...who was both knowledgeable and skilled in knowing how to treat depression.  More specifically... Read more »

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Genital Herpes and Depression
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert

I see it every week: A person who is sad, having difficulty functioning or concentrating, crying... Read more »

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Why do some people prefer natural treatment for depression?
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

Since I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, several people have suggested bee stings as an... Read more »

Health Guide

Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Other Treatments
Biologic Therapy (Immunotherapy)Biological response modifier therapy, also called immunotherapy, uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer using natural or laboratory-developed factors. These... Read more »
Eating Disorders: Treatment for Anorexia
for AnorexiaThe treatment goals for patients with anorexia require a team approach. Doctors should immediately check and treat any medical problems related to the condition, such as bone... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
According to a major 2003 survey, about 20% of American older adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs, or alcohol. Furthermore, 15% use such... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Introduction
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a condition where one or more structures in the urinary tract become infected after bacteria overcome its strong natural defenses. In spite of these... Read more »
Alcoholism: Therapy
TherapyStandard forms of therapy for alcoholism include:Cognitive-behavioral therapyCombined behavioral interventionInteractional group psychotherapy based on the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step... Read more »

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