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In a follow-up to a warning that high doses of the popular antidepressant Celexa can cause potentially fatal abnormal heart rhythms, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued new dosing and use recommendations.Last August, the FDA said doses of … Continue reading →

A type of bacteria from the mouth can cause blood clots and lead to serious heart problems if it enters the bloodstream, a new study indicates.The bacteria, called Streptococcus gordonii, contributes to plaque that forms on the surface of teeth. … Continue reading →

Statin drugs, which are used to lower cholesterol, might reduce a bit the risk of developing pneumonia, a new study suggests.Researchers analyzed data from a large international study that looked at the efficacy of rosuvastatin Crestor in preventing heart disease. … Continue reading →

People who consume a few alcoholic drinks a day and have a family history of colorectal cancer are at increased risk for developing colon cancer, new research suggests. For the study, researchers in Boston examined data from more than 87,000 … Continue reading →

Letting pollen drift in through open windows and using the wrong air filter can contribute to allergy flare-ups in spring, experts say. Some 35 million Americans suffer from sneezing, sniffling, stuffiness and itchy eyes due to spring allergies, according to … Continue reading →