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Osteoporosis, bisphosphonates and how to keep your bones strong
Bisphosphonate drugs, such as Fosamax, are marketed heavily to older adults as a medicine that...
If we can import food safely, why not medicines?
Have you ever thought about the difference between importing food and importing medicines? They...
Do not take supplements on blind faith
As a primary care doctor, I come across several interesting situations, challenges and experiences...
When to avoid preventive care services
Medicare covers a wide array of preventive care services, which can offer tremendous benefits. But...
Are fish oil supplements just another red herring?
There appears to be precious little evidence of the benefits to individuals of fish oil...
To live longer, limit your alcohol intake to five drinks a week
A new meta-study of nearly 600,000 people from 19 countries, published in The Lancet may give you...
Caregiving for someone with serious mental Illness: Secure your...
As a psychiatrist, I know how challenging it can be to ensure that individuals with serious mental...
How to improve access to medicines? Fix incentives
At the Lown Institute annual conference, Vinay Prasad, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the...
Should you be taking vitamins?
Liz Szabo reports for the New York Times that older Americans are popping supplements like candy...