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Japan's medical authorities slam 'absurd' homeopathy

The physician to Japanese Emperor Akihito and top scientists have slammed homeopathy as an "absurd" medicine, urging health workers to stay clear of the alternative treatment as it grows in popularity.

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Austria reports 2 cases of superbug gene

Austria’s health ministry is reporting two cases of a new gene that allows bacteria to become a superbug.

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Fear of falling may be enough to raise injury risk

The fear of falling may be enough to make elderly people more likely to fall, regardless of their actual risk, a new study says.

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Common acne treatments linked to bowel problems

Acne is a difficult enough burden for a young person to bear. Now there's evidence that antibiotics commonly prescribed to help control severe breakouts may, in a very small number of patients, lead to inflammatory bowel disease.

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Patterns in serious in-flight medical emergencies

Medical emergencies on commercial airplanes are not common, but certain passengers — including the elderly and pregnant women — face greater risks of complications requiring flight diversions, a study of one airline finds.

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Painkiller use linked to stroke risk

Common painkillers that have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack may also elevate risk of stroke, a new study suggests.

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Testosterone For Anti-Aging In Men: A Medical Fraud? - Better Health

On the car radio, I have several times happened upon “infomercial” programs touting the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy for men, broadcast by doctors who specialize in prescribing the drugs. They have lots of wonderful …

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Genetic signature may lead to better TB diagnosis

Scientists have found a "genetic signature" in the blood of patients with active tuberculosis (TB) and believe their discovery could help develop better diagnostic tests for the disease, as well as better treatments.

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stress questionnaire | Stress Management

Even healthy men are now known to begin experiencing progressive yet subtle declines in testosterone secretion after age 30. Diagnosis can be challenging, and testosterone replacement therapy does not alleviate all symptoms in all men. …

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Scientists find new superbug spreading from India

People who embark on "health tourism" trips to India and Pakistan to get cheaper medical treatment risk picking up and spreading a new superbug, according to an international team of scientists.

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