OTC Acne Products as Good as Prescription Meds
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Over-the-counter (OTC) benzoyl peroxide cream clears up acne as well as prescription antibiotics -- and at a fraction of the cost, according to new study findings released Friday.
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Government scientists are concerned that two prescription creams used for a common skin condition may raise the risk of certain cancers, especially among children.
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When the Food and Drug Administration raised concerns last week about the pain reliever Celebrex, Walgreen&#39;s pharmacist Gary Vachon recommended that people turn to naproxen, sold over the counter as Aleve.
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Results of a UK study in this weekâs issue of THE LANCET highlight how over the counter benzoyl peroxide (BEN-zoe-ill per-OX-ide) lotion is as good as prescription antibiotics for the treatment of mild to moderate facial acne.
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The powerful acne drug, which has been taken by more than 6 million people in the United States, has a history of scrutiny, controversy and repeated evaluation by regulators, who still don&#39;t
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People with failing kidneys may  frequently use "natural" or homeopathic products and  over-the-counter medications that could worsen their kidney  function, a new study shows. And these products are sometimes  recommended by their physician or pharmacist.
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NEW YORK  - The findings from a new study suggest another reason why diets that contain low glycemic loads may be of benefit. Not only can they improve insulin sensitivity, this type of diet also appears to clear up acne as well.
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THE PRODUCT: Instant Chemistry Quick Lunchtime Face Peel  THE CLAIM: "Get the same results at home as you would if you were to go to the dermatologist during your lunch hour.
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Millions of Americans have done just that. Thanks to them, a class of pain relievers called COX-2 inhibitors - Pfizer&#39;s Celebrex and Bextra, and Merck&#39;s Vioxx - have become blockbusters.
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HOW MANY PILLS are you taking? Until the Vioxx scare, it wasn&#39;ta question that bothered many. Now with Celebrex and even generic naproxen joining the list of questioned meds, it&#39;s a timely inquiry.
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TUESDAY, Oct. 19 (HealthDayNews) -- A common antibacterial and antifungal ingredient in mouthwashes and toothpaste also can also guard against skin cancer.
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Order Mucinex Expectorants online through the official site.  Learn how Mucinex tablets provide fast acting relief.  Visit the site for local flu conditions.
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TO millions of Americans, Botox is a magic bullet. A few pinpricks and in a day the face is returned to an approximation of its teenage self, unlined and uninjured by the relentless insult of adult life.
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Sept. 16, 2004 -- The power to shock an ailing heart back into motion may now be purchased without a doctor&#39;s prescription. Today the FDA approved the first over-the-counter sale of an automated external defibrillator (AED).
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TUESDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDayNews) -- Savings of &#36;4.75 billion a year could be achieved in the United States if more people used over-the-counter (OTC) medications to treat common upper respiratory infections, says a Northwestern University study.
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Acupuncture is more effective than drugs in treating osteoarthritis, shows a study published last week. The needle therapy helped to reduce pain and stiffness and gave patients a better quality
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NEW YORK  - People with failing kidneys may frequently use "natural" or homeopathic products and over-the-counter medications that could worsen their kidney function, a new study shows. And these products are sometimes recommended by their physician or pharmacist.