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Severe Headaches May Be Tied to Bariatric Surgery

Bariatric surgery to aid weight loss has become more and more common. But a new study suggests it could be tied to a surprising side effect — a condition that causes severe headaches.

Possibility of Salmonella Prompts Recall of Serrano Peppers

Bailey Farms, Inc. of Oxford, NC is voluntarily recalling 6,215 pounds of Fresh Serrano Chile Peppers, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

NIH Begins Early Human Clinical Trial of VSV Ebola Vaccine

Human testing of a second investigational Ebola vaccine candidate is under way at the National Institutes of Health’s Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.

Packaging Error Leads to Recall of Assured Brand Naproxen

Greensboro, N.C., Contract Packaging Resources, a drug repackaging company, is voluntarily recalling 11,640 boxes of Assured™ brand Naproxen Sodium tablets because some cartons actually contain bottles of Ibuprofen, a different pain reliever.

Authors Retract Flawed Green Coffee Extract Study Featured on Dr. Oz

In 2012, researchers published a study claiming that green coffee bean extract could help people lose weight quickly and easily. The product was featured on The Dr. Oz Show, and the popularity of green coffee soared. It turns out the findings of that study were extremely flawed.

Parkinson’s Rx May Trigger Impulse Control Disorders

Dopamine receptor agonists are medicines used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Patients who take them, however, may find themselves having trouble with impulse control.

Recalled and Banned Products Were Still on Shelves

Recalls are meant to ensure that every medication and supplement on store shelves is safe. But do those recalls work?

Knowing Cancer Risk May Not Increase Screening Adherence

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer death in the US. And, despite knowing they face a raised risk for CRC, some patients aren’t following the doctor's orders to have routine cancer screenings.

Health Officials Revise Ebola Treatment Protocol

While treating a Liberian man infected with Ebola, two Dallas nurses became infected with the virus. Now, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tightened its guidelines for Ebola treatment.

Effects of Drinking on Blood Pressure Varied in Young Adults

Drinking too much alcohol is known to cause health problems like liver disease and high blood pressure in adults. But a new study found that the effect of drinking on high blood pressure in young people may depend on their gender.

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