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Dangerous Drug Store Mistakes
See why overlooking the label on your painkiller could land you in the emergency room. Dr. Oz uncovers your most common mistakes and teaches you how to correct them. Plus, why you should get to know your pharmacist.
Get Smart...Know your Antibiotics
Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
FDA May Tighten Standards for Generic Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration may tighten standards for how closely generic drugs resemble brand-name equivalents, said Janet Woodcock, director of the agency’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. Patients and employees of generic-drug makers have told the FDA that some generics don’t work as well as the originals.
Healthy Living Adds Years to Life
Americans who smoke, have high blood pressure, high blood sugar and are overweight may be shortening their life expectancy by an average of four years, a new study finds.
Low-Fat Diets Don't Reduce Cholesterol, Study Finds
Researchers say a low-fat diet has virtually no effect on cholesterol levels, though it can aid weight loss. Study author Barbara V. Howard said a low-fat diet doesn't "do any of the adverse things that high-fat people have claimed," such as raise triglycerides or lower HDL cholesterol.
High-Fat Meals May Trigger Asthma
Australian researchers say the fatty foods from a single unhealthy meal can increase inflammation and reduce lung function.
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