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The Cabinet for Health and Family Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) is increasing efforts to monitor the types and amounts of potentially addictive prescription drugs dispensed to Kentuckians, with Kentucky recently becoming the second state to add the drug Tramadol to its list of controlled substances. More ... ATLANTA A smoking ban in one U.S. city led to a dramatic drop in heart attack hospitalizations within three years, a sign of just how serious a health threat secondhand smoke is, government researchers say. More ... DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Both my left and right breasts have many lumps. They scared me, so I saw an OB/GYN doctor. She spent a long time examining my breasts and told me I had fibrocystic breast disease and that it was nothing to worry about. I had a mammogram, and no cancer was seen. I still worry. Does this turn into cancer? — V.B. More ... CHICAGO Doctors are warning that taking a combination of drugs or supplements that can be a risky mix — from blood thinners and cholesterol pills to aspirin and ginkgo capsules — a new study warns. Among older men, the numbers are particularly alarming — one in 10 are taking potentially harmful combinations, according to the study. More ... Most people with diabetes work closely with their care team to create a meal plan that helps guide them in selecting the right kinds of food in the proper amounts. But knowing how those foods affect your body is an important part of controlling blood sugar levels. More ... |
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