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    US warns of muscle risk from Zocor

    The Food and Drug Administration said Friday the highest available dose of Zocor, a component in cholesterol drugs, can cause muscle damage as well as severe and potentially lethal kidney damage.

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      Kraft to cut salt in products

      Kraft Foods says it will cut the salt in its products sold in North America by an average of 10 percent over the next two years as food makers try to appeal to health-conscious consumers.

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        Triplet births on the rise

        Norwegian scientists announced this week that even when in-vitro fertilization pregnancies are not counted, triplet births are increasing.

      1. How doctors look for abuse and neglect

        How doctors look for abuse and neglect

        As part of their residency, all doctors are trained to find signs of abuse or neglect in children.

      2. How to deal with snow mold

        How to deal with snow mold

        The recent warmer weather has uncovered something lurking under all that snow.

      3. Pfizer: More Lipitor cuts heart problems

        Pfizer: More Lipitor cuts heart problems

        A reanalysis of research data found a high dose of popular cholesterol pill Lipitor lowers risk of heart attack and stroke in some patients with both heart disease and kidney disease, the drug's maker said Monday.

      4. Stock market triggering heart attacks?

        Stock market triggering heart attacks?

        New research suggests the stock market dropping might trigger heart attacks.

         

      5. Marathon running dangerous?

        Marathon running dangerous?

        A new study says marathon runners face a greater risk of artery problems.

      6. Some patients cannot process Plavix

        Some patients cannot process Plavix

        The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding its strongest warning to the label for Plavix, cautioning that some patients do not respond to the blockbuster blood thinner.

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      Meet Alicia Booth


      1. Alicia Booth

        Alicia Booth

        As NewsChannel5's health reporter, Alicia is commited to improving the health of Northeast Ohioans.  She reports daily on the latest medical research and how to interpret it.

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