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Male Enhancement Product May Contain Hidden Ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Wonder-Erect Male Pills, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various websites, including www.amazon.com , and possible in some retail stores.Image of Wonder-Erect Male Pills.
Heart Attack in Women: The New Findings
Women and men differ in many obvious ways. One not so obvious difference has to do with their hearts.
When the Weather Outside Is Frightful
Few things stick in a child’s memory more than a perfect snow day. To ensure these winter play days aren't tainted by injury or illness, parents should be aware of the dangers tied to the coldest time of the year.
Colorectal Cancer: Is It Time to Rethink Screening?
As the medical community learns more about different cancers and how they spread, doctors try to determine the best time to begin screening patients. New evidence suggests one type of cancer is affecting a younger group than expected.
Cancer Screening: The Downside of Vigilance
There's no doubt about it: preventative cancer screening can save lives. But new evidence suggests that some screenings may be inappropriate and even risky.
Raising Awareness for Prediabetes
For patients diagnosed with prediabetes, the message is clear: it's not too late. {C}
When Antibiotics Are Necessary — Or Not
The common cold sends more people to the doctor than just about any other illness. Some patients need antibiotics, but it can be hard to decide which ones. That all may be about to change.
Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories
Many people are planning to make healthier choices in the new year. Here are seven easy snacks that will keep you satisfied, while still helping you stay on track with your health goals.
What to Do When Your Heart Short-Circuits
February is heart health month. And that means it's a good time to learn about one common heart condition that affects more than 2.5 million Americans.
How Healthy Fat Could Save Your Life
After decades of fat-phobic diets, many people still believe that fat intake is what ultimately leads to obesity and related diseases. In reality, the right fats may actually save lives.