Vitamin C may not treat gout: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Daily vitamin C supplements don't lower uric acid as much as drugs used to treat high levels of the acid that's responsible for gout, says a new study from New Zealand. Full story
Sterling Doctor Charged With Prescribing Prescription Drugs Illegally
An update to a story TV6 has been following since 2011. Sterling doctor Dr. Richard Ng has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 89 counts of tax fraud and illegally prescribing prescription medication. His wife, Lee Lee "Audrey" Foong, is also facing several charges. Court documents say Dr. Ng's Full story
Prescription Painkillers Linked to Erectile Dysfunction
Men who take prescription pain medications for long periods may be at increased risk of erectile dysfunction, a new study suggests. Full story
Info packets don't help people take ER meds
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a test of services geared toward making sure patients took their prescribed medications after leaving the emergency room, none made a difference, a large new study suggests. Full story
Medication errors also happen at home: study
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While doctors and nurses can make mistakes with medications in hospitals, a new study says drug errors often happen at home and can lead to harm. Full story
Wheelchair-bound woman robbed of cash, medication
A wheelchair-bound woman in Houston says she was robbed of all her cash and medications at knifepoint in broad daylight. KPRC’s Phil Archer reports.
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Rossen Reports: Kids opening medication safety caps
A new study shows more children are being rushed to hospitals after accidental poisonings from common medications, leading to concern that child-resistant caps may not be so safe after all. NBC’s Jeff Rossen investigates.
Tech gear to help seniors stay independent
There are more than 40 million people age 65 and older in the U.S., and helping them remain independent and safe in their own homes has gotten much easier thanks to new assistive technology products. “Savvy Senior” columnist Jim Miller shares telephone systems, pill dispensers, and more.
Dealing with emotional, physical toll of Sandy
Millions face post-storm anxiety and fear as they struggle to rebuild their lives. NBC’s chief medical editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman shared tips on how to cope with the emotional stress.
How to treat your child’s cold or flu
On average, kids catch a cold up to 10 times a year. So which medicines are appropriate to give your child to relieve their aches and pains? Pediatrician Dr. Tanya Altmann navigates through the many ingredients in children’s cold remedies.
This is an ‘unusual form of meningitis’
Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University Medical Center on the unusual form of meningitis caused by a fungus in medication. He says if patients have any symptoms they need to get medical care.
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