Cat Scratch Fever Bacteria Linked to RA

Cats are a common creature in households around the United States. We love our furry friends. But they can also carry a bacteria that could be giving us illnesses like arthritis.

With Schizophrenia, Sooner is Better

It seems to make logical sense for any mental health condition: the faster you get treatment, the better you end up. If you have schizophrenia, it's true even decades later.

Heart Failure on the Decline

Prevention efforts appear to be lending a hand in reducing the number of heart failure cases. At least in Canada. Investigators have found that heart failure cases have dropped by a third in Ontario.

Stavudine

Stavudine is a prescription medication used with other medicines to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Stavudine belongs to a class of drugs called nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). It works by preventing the virus from multiplying.

This medication comes in capsule and liquid forms and is usually taken twice daily. Stavudine can be taken with or without food.

Common side effects of stavudine include headaches, diarrhea...

Type 2 Tough to Treat in Teens

As childhood obesity becomes more common, so does diabetes in youth. With all the risks linked to diabetes, it is important that these children get their blood sugar under control - a task that is not always easy.

Treat Kids’ Sleep Apnea Without Surgery

Sleep apnea in children can lead to serious health problems. Many children don't like to wear masks for treatment, and parents may not want them to have surgery.

How are American Women Handling Depression?

Depression is a leading cause of disability around the world. Yet the condition often goes undiagnosed and untreated. And guess what, women are most often undiagnosed.

Low "Good" Cholesterol Bad in Diabetes

If you have diabetes, you could end up having problems in many parts of the body, including the heart, kidneys or eyes. If you want to protect yourself against these problems, you may need to keep a closer eye on your cholesterol.

Hydroxyurea

Hydroxyurea is a prescription medication used to reduce the frequency of episodes of severe pain from sickle cell anemia and to reduce the need for blood transfusions in adults with sickle cell anemia. Hydroxyurea belongs to a group of drugs called antineoplastic agents. How it works is not known. It may prevent red blood cells from bending into the wrong shape, and by reducing the number of white blood cells and/or increasing red blood cells that carry fetal hemoglobin (HbF).

This medication comes in capsule form and is usually taken once a day, with or without food. Drink 8 to 10...

The NSAID Formula For Former Smokers

They’re common pain relievers you can get at any pharmacy. You know them as Advil, Aleve and Motrin, among other brand names. They are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs - NSAIDs.

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