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Is It Alzheimer's Disease?
June 2016More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all cases.…
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Generic Drugs vs. Brand-Name Drugs
March 2016Are Generic Drugs as Effective as Brand-Name Drugs? A generic drug is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, quality, the way…
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What Your Pharmacist Should Know About You
February 2016"Help your pharmacist to know you and understand any limitations to your care," says the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Mary E. Kremzner, Pharm.D., M.P.H.…
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3 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Starting a New Medication
January 2016When it comes to starting a new drug, it’s normal to have questions— and your doctor expects it. "Patients worry their questions might be interpreted…
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Ease Winter Cold Symptoms
October 2014Nothing (yet) can truly cure a cold, but there are some remedies that might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so miserable.…
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Preventing Slips and Falls at Home
September 2014Falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the U.S., accounting for approximately 8.9 million visits to the emergency room. The risk…
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