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FDA says Prilosec can block benefits of Plavix

Federal health officials said Tuesday a popular heartburn medication can interfere with the blood thinner Plavix, a drug taken by millions of Americans to reduce risks of heart attack and stroke.

Full Story published 11/17/2009 10:39 AM

New mammogram advice raises questions, concerns

For many women, getting a mammogram is already one of life's more stressful experiences. Now, women in their 40s have the added anxiety of trying to figure out if they should even be getting one at all.

Full Story published 11/17/2009 10:23 AM

Study raises new questions about Merck pill Zetia

A new study raises fresh concerns about Zetia and its cousin, Vytorin -- drugs still taken by millions of Americans to lower cholesterol, despite questions raised last year about how well they work.

Full Story published 11/16/2009 12:08 AM

Your Health: Youth tennis players need a rest

Youth tennis players who play no other sport run a greater risk of injury, a local study has found.

Full Story published 11/16/2009 12:08 AM

Finding invisible signs of soldiers' brain injuries, PTSD

Powerful scans are letting doctors watch just how the brain changes in veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and concussion-like brain injuries - signature damage of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.

Full Story published 11/16/2009 12:08 AM

11/16/2009