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    Jun 27, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. FDA approves lorcaserin, first weight-loss drug since 1999

    The Food and Drug Administration has approved marketing of the weight-loss drug lorcaserin, the first prescription anti-obesity medication to win the FDA's blessing since the agency approved orlistat in 1999.
    The Food and Drug Administration has approved marketing of the weight-loss drug lorcaserin, the first prescription anti-obesity medication to win the FDA's blessing since the agency approved orlistat in 1999. Once it is cleared by the Drug Enforcement...

    Tags: Overweight, Weight Loss, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Obesity, Health and Safety at Work

    2. Nov 15, 2009 | Los Angeles Times

  2. Vytorin trial shows little or no benefit against heart disease [Updated]

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    For the second time in as many years, a large clinical trial has found that the key ingredient in the heavily advertised drug Vytorin provides little or no benefit in preventing heart disease compared to a competing product. The ingredient......
    3. Nov 7, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. New study may deal final blow to acne drug Accutane

    Teenagers and young adults suffering from severe, scarring acne may ultimately lose the most effective treatment for the condition.
    Teenagers and young adults suffering from severe, scarring acne may ultimately lose the most effective treatment for the condition. -------------------- FOR THE RECORD: Accutane's side effects: An article in Saturday's Section A about the possibility of...

    Tags: Psychiatry, Northwestern University, Roche Holding AG, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Drugs and Medicines

    4. Aug 27, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Healthy habits to help prevent Alzheimer's

    People may be able to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to two recently published studies that are the latest in a long line of research. But does that hold for everyone? And by how much can you lower the risk? Here's a look at the facts.
    People may be able to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to two recently published studies that are the latest in a long line of research. But does that hold for everyone? And by how much can you lower the risk? Here's a look...

    Tags: Mediterranean Diet, Trials, Vitamin Therapy, Crime, Law and Justice, Obesity

    5. Apr 7, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. A handle on heart disease?

    The cholesterol drug did absolutely everything it was supposed to do -- except for demonstrably improving the health of the people who took it.
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    The cholesterol drug did absolutely everything it was supposed to do -- except for demonstrably improving the health of the people who took it. That was the conclusion reached about the popular drug Vytorin in a study published online last week in the...

    Tags: New Zealand, Drugs and Medicines, Liver, Science and Technology, Vytorin (drug)

    6. May 24, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. John McCain's doctors give him clean bill of health

    John McCain is in good health despite a 15-year history of skin cancers, including a minor case as recently as February, and bouts with precancerous polyps in his colon, cysts in his kidney and stones in his bladder, his doctors said Friday.
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
    John McCain is in good health despite a 15-year history of skin cancers, including a minor case as recently as February, and bouts with precancerous polyps in his colon, cysts in his kidney and stones in his bladder, his doctors said Friday. McCain, 71,...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Elections, Colon, Cancer, Polls

    7. Mar 22, 2004 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. A change of diet

    Times Staff Writer
    Veteran dieter Louise "Cookie" Witham never considered trying the Dr. Atkins' diet that promises followers they can eat plenty of steak, cheese, bacon and eggs and still lose weight — provided they give up almost all carbohydrates. Not only...

    Tags: Bananas, Weight Loss, Obesity, Steaks, Science and Technology

    8. Feb 15, 2004 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. The OD MD

    Fred Dickey last wrote for the magazine about illegal immigrant labor.
    Jay Cohen believes he knows what went wrong in Michael Hope's life. Hope, 56, sits in his home in the San Gabriel Valley and tries to use his brain, an effort of tortuous frustration for a former quick-thinking business executive. Not only does he suffer...

    Tags: Illnesses, Companies and Corporations, Trials, Illegal Immigrants, Standards

    9. May 22, 2013 |Story| Hartford Courant

  9. Stroke: The Risks And Warning Signs

    Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and more than 137,000 people die from a stroke. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States. This unfortunate situation could be improved if people knew more about stroke warning signs and how to prevent strokes from happening.
    Stroke Center medical director, The Hospital of Central Connecticut
    Nearly 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, and more than 137,000 people die from a stroke. It is the leading cause of disability in the United States. This unfortunate situation could be improved if people knew more about stroke warning signs and...

    Tags: Blood Disorders, Diseases and Illnesses, High Blood Pressure, Arteriosclerotic Vascular Disease, Heart Attack

    10. May 19, 2013 |Story| Orlando Sentinel

  10. Dr. Richard Bosshardt: Niacin can boost effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs

    Question: I have been on medications for my cholesterol but, so far, the improvement has not been enough. Now, my doctor wants to start me on Niacin. I have read a little about this but am worried about the possible side effects. Can you tell more about...

    Tags: Vitamin B3, Healthy Diet, Diseases and Illnesses, High Blood Pressure, Health and Medical Professionals

    11. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  11. Q&A: Ask the pediatrician! Dr. Diana Blythe answers your questions about kids' health

    <em>Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to <a href="http://pediatricassociates.com/" target="_blank">pediatricassociates.com</a>.</em>
    Have a question for Dr. Blythe? Write to her at AskThePediatrician@tribune.com. For more information on Dr. Blythe, go to pediatricassociates.com. April 29, 2013 Q: My 5-year-old daughter just had her adenoids and tonsils removed because of snoring...

    Tags: Nearsightedness, Synthroid (drug), Diets and Dieting, Obesity, Autism

    12. Mar 26, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Prescription for nutrition

    Despite a growing consensus that cardiovascular disease is a "food-borne" illness, many physicians are ill-prepared to advise patients on what they should eat to best protect them from heart attack or stroke.
    Despite a growing consensus that cardiovascular disease is a "food-borne" illness, many physicians are ill-prepared to advise patients on what they should eat to best protect them from heart attack or stroke. One provocative new study found that a...

    Tags: Overweight, Diets and Dieting, Obesity, Culture, Research

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