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Long-Term Use of Statins Does Not Boost Cancer Risk: Study
According to a new study, the long-term use of statins such as Zocor, Crestor, and Lipitor has little effect on a person's risk of developing cancer. Read Summary > -
Holiday Foods You Should Not Eat
In this slideshow, health experts detail 36 holiday foods people should avoid eating this time of year, including fruitcake, creamed spinach dip, eggnog, and cranberry sauce. Read Summary > -
Judge Rules Health Care Reform Law 'Unconstitutional'
A federal judge has ruled that the provision in the new U.S. health care reform law that requires citizens to buy health insurance is unconstitutional. Read Summary > -
FDA Panel Recommends Approval of New Obesity Medication
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging approval of the diet drug Contrave. Read Summary > -
Depression Makes Losing Weight Harder
People who have untreated depression may have a much harder time losing weight than their non-depressed or medicated friends, a new study suggests. Read Summary > -
Q&A: Cutting Carbs May Ease Reflux
A reader of The People's Pharmacy says that cutting out bread, sugar, and refined starches such as bagels, pretzels, and crackers has cured her acid reflux symptoms. Read Summary > -
Fruit is Free Under New Weight Watchers System
The PointsPlus plan is aimed at helping dieters realize that not all low-calorie foods are equally nutritious. Read Summary > -
Extra Servings of Exercise Help Nibble Away at Holiday Calories
Treating yourself to small servings of extra food during the holiday season can cause you to pack on the pounds, but sneaking small extra servings of exercise may help, experts say. Read Summary >
