Kimberly Drake

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When Medicine Leads to More Medicine

Only four out of 120 doctors got it right.When older veterans developed leg swelling after starting gabapentin—the United States’ fifth-most-prescribed…

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Some Coffee Compounds May Be Problematic—Here’s What You Can Do

FoodVideoPhoto/ShutterstockCoffee is beloved for its caffeine kick and flavor, and it also helps reduce risks from chronic diseases such as…

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The Hidden Risk in 90 Percent of America’s Drinking Water—And How to Reduce It

While chlorine and other disinfectants keep tap water free of deadly pathogens, their chemical byproducts carry uncertain risks.In the United…

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Why High-Dose CT Scans Could Pose Health Risks

Recent research finds rising radiation doses from CT scans could be contributing to increased cancer risk, but there are steps…

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