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To Infinity and Beyond ED Drugs

Erectile dysfunction patients still want to rock their world and their partner's world. Drugs help 70 percent of these patients achieve an erection, but there's more to sex than that.

Think Better With Less Salt

Exercise and low salt diet are known to be good for heart health, but there may be more than just benefits for the heart. Brain health is just as important as heart health.

Best-Way to Screen for Cervical Cancer

Pap smears may soon become only a back-up screening for cervical cancer. New research shows one type of test may be best for ruling out the disease.

Brain Injury Increases Parkinson's Risk

A traumatic brain injury won't cause Parkinson's disease. Instead it may make patients more susceptible to developing the neurodegenerative disorder.

When Mom Smokes, Brains Don't Develop

Data keeps rolling in about the dangers to an unborn baby if the mother smokes. A recent study suggests that brain damage and developmental problems are more likely for the babies of smoking mothers.

FDA approves Firazyr

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Firazyr ( icatibant ) Injection for the treatment of acute attacks of a rare condition called hereditary angioedema ( HAE ) in people ages 18 years and older.

Old Drug is New Again

Sudden coughing attacks for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can be a frightening, life-threatening event. These are usually brought on by bacterial infections.

FDA Drug Safety Communication: Celexa

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing healthcare professionals and patients that the antidepressant Celexa ( citalopram hydrobromide ; also marketed as generics) should no longer be used at doses greater than 40 mg per day because it can cause abnormal changes in the electrical activity of the heart. Studies did not show a benefit in the treatment of depression at doses higher than 40 mg per day.

Heart CT Scans Safer and More Accurate

Traditional heart CT scans have provided helpful information. However, a newer version of the scan is more accurate, faster and exposes patients to only a tenth of the unusual radiation.

Don’t Get Hooked on Hookah

Have you ever heard of hookah? You might have because it’s becoming more popular among the younger crowd. Many hookah users believe smoking hookah is safer than cigarettes.

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