Men, Prostate Cancer Probably Won't Kill You

Being diagnosed with any cancer makes you think about your life - and death. The course of prostate cancer, though, may be changing.

Micro-needles Could Improve AMD Treatment

Delivering injected medication to the back of the eye for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness among older adults, can be challenging for doctors.

Patient Info Via Technology

People surveyed said they were more likely to read health information in an email or text than a paper pamphlet. Technology provides a format for spreading helpful health information.

Long Term ADHD Drugs Appear Safe

Between five and seven percent of adolescents in the US are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, little is known about the long-term effects of drugs used to treat ADHD.

Antidepressants & Facelift Surgery

Past research suggested that antidepressants might factor into a bleeding risk after surgery. Facelift surgery appeared to be exempt after a recent evaluation.

Arthritis Drug has Dizzying Side Effects

Despite decades of use, methotrexate (sold as Rheumatrex and Trexall) remains a first-choice drug for treating conditions like rheumatoid arthritis. But some side effects lead patients to stop taking the drug.

Stress Ignited by Stressors

Not all stressors are felt or reacted to equally. Racial stress is more likely to contribute to violent behavior, whereas financial stress is more likely to contribute to depression.

New Antidepressant for Hep C

Pegylated interferon-a drugs used to manage hepatitis C can cause major depression. Preventative use of the antidepressant, escitalopram or Lexapro, may be the solution for some patients.

Lotrel

Lotrel is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure. It is a single product containing 2 medications: amlodipine and benazepril. Amlodipine is in a class of medications called calcium channel blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so the heart does not have to pump as hard. Benazepril is in a class of medications called angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.  It works by decreasing certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly.

This medication comes in capsule form and is taken once a day, with or without food.

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Treating Worry and Anxiety

Worry and anxiety are difficult to live with and can cause muscular tension that can lead to severe physical problems with time.

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