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Exercise Benefits Fibromyalgia Patients
When you're in the midst of a hard workout, your focus narrows, and you don't think about anything else. Pain fades into the background as you get into the zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about the FDA Drug Approval Process
Q: Why are drugs evaluated by the FDA? A: Drugs intended for human use are evaluated by FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research ( CDER ) to ensure that drugs marketed in the United States are safe and effective. Biological products are evaluated by FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. Q: Does FDA test drugs? A: No. It is the responsibility of the company seeking approval to market a drug to conduct laboratory and animal tests on the safety and effectiveness of a proposed new drug and then to submit that information to FDA for review by CDER physicians,...
Vibrating Doesn't Boost Bones Strength
Whole-body vibration training has taken off in gyms around the world. But a study has found that the vibrating platforms fail to meet claims of boosting bone health.
Heart Surgeon Not Required for Elective Angioplasty
As long as patients seek elective angioplasty and stent placement to open clogged arteries at an experienced hospital, it may not matter whether the medical facility maintains onsite heart surgeons.
Physically Train to Aid the Brain
With hundreds of channels, programs, and movies available to at the click of a button, it's becoming all too tempting to tune into another series instead of taking a walk outdoors, or to order a movie through your cable box or game console instead of playing a physical game.
Chronic Pain and Excercise
If you have chronic pain, your first instinct might be to reach for a painkiller. But a new study suggests that a non-pharmacological treatment might be better in the long term.
Stem Cells Reverse Heart Failure Damage
Preliminary clinical trial results suggest that adult stem cells may be able to reverse moderate to severe congestive heart failure.
Alternative Medicine for Smoking
As the Great American Smokeout approaches, tobacco-free supporters reach out to increase awareness, some with rather interesting means of absolving addiction.
Mis-using Pain Medications?
People suffering from chronic pain are often prescribed powerful painkillers. But these drugs aren't always used for their intended purposes.
iPhoning Your Health
What if a look at your phone could tell you how physically active you are, how social you've been, and even tell you if you're displaying signs of depression? There's an app for that.
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