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Merck: Study of Vytorin effectiveness
Researchers will continue a study of a controversial Merck & Co. cholesterol drug after safety monitors decided data so far indicate the drug is safe and effective, the company said Thursday.
Book names unhealthiest restaurants
The authors of “Eat This, Not That” have some recommendations of places you may want to avoid if you’re counting calories.
FDA to investigate Fosamax
The FDA has agreed to investigate the osteoporosis drug Fosamax and a particular type of femur fracture after an ABC report.

Medical evidence supports junk food tax

Research says unhealthy foods become less popular with increasing costs.
Eating processed meats may be harmful

New research shows eating processed meat may be harmful to your heart.
Running as you age

Running is not simply for the young and healthy
Working moms vs. stay-at-home moms

New research finds middle ground for the debate over working moms versus stay-at-home moms.
Is your diet making you fat?

Hundred calorie treats and low-fat packaged food are definitely convenient, but some doctors say they can defeat the purpose for many reasons.
Lawsuit filed over fish oil

A lawyer in California filed a lawsuit claiming some brands of fish oil supplements contain illegal levels of polychlorinated biphenyl compounds, or PCBs.