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Study: Don’t Trust Kids to Admit Drug Use, Test Them Also

Teens lie about their drug use, and adults do not admit drug use either, which may prompt doctors to insist on more drug tests to find the truth.

By Brian Bujdos A new study, which could be valuable to pediatricians and other doctors, showed that neither teens nor their parents can be trusted to self-report their abuse of illicit drugs such as cocaine, heroin or pain killers. More …
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Could Viagra-Infused Bed Sheets Hit the U.S. Market?

Viagra-infused bed sheets might sound like a good idea for your sex life, but they could be a medical nightmare.

By Brian Bujdos Here at eDrugstore.MD, we’ve been keeping tabs on what appeared to be a potentially exciting new invention announced earlier this year – Viagra-infused bed sheets. Yes, someone in Spain, it was reported, thought up the idea to …
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Viagra Salesman Movie “Love and Other Drugs” to Debut November, 2010

Jake Gyllenhaal plays a Viagra salesman in Love and Other Drugs, to be released November 24, 2010. Anne Hatheway co-stars.

By Connor Boniface By the looks of things, it will be hard to find Viagra patients among the audience when the new film "Love and Other Drugs" debuts November 24, 2010. Not unless they’re the kind of men who enjoy cheesy love stories, or perhaps if they’re in the doghouse …
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Bed Bugs Not Going Away

Nearly eradicated a decade ago, reports of a new bedbug infestation are on the rise. In New York, homes, businesses, and schools alike are being assaulted by these insidious pests, burrowing themselves into some of the most popular spots in …
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New Reform for the Medicare Doughnut Hole

In 2011, millions of senior citizens will benefit from the healthcare reform bill that was passed in March. This law will close the doughnut hole in prescription drugs coverage for the elderly and disabled on the Medicare Part D plan. …
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Top 10 Ways to Verify You’re Buying Medications From a Trustworthy Website

It's difficult for consumers to know which "online pharmacy" to trust, but eDrugstore.MD provides 10 fullproof ways that you can tell if an online medications website is trustworthy.

By Brian Bujdos There are literally thousands of websites that provide medications online. The vast majority of them sell counterfeit, non-FDA-approved medications that can be harmful to you because they contain unknown ingredients. These medications provide a substantial risk because …
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Fiscal Consequences of Obesity in our Nation

Of all the diseases and disorders that generate medical costs in the US, it is disheartening to announce that 10% of that total cost is due to obesity related issues. Overweight is defined as have a BMI, body mass index, …
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Prostate Cancer in Men

October 11, 2010 The prostate gland is a small organ in the male body which is normally a little larger than a walnut. The prostate gland’s function is to store and secrete seminal fluid. If the prostate gland becomes enlarged …
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Men Who Use Erectile Dysfunction Medications Twice as Likely to Contract an STD

A study reports that men who take ED medications are twice as likely to contract an STD, both before and after beginning the treatment.

A recent study undertaken by medical researchers establishes a clear positive relationship between Erectile Dysfunction (ED) drugs and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) incidence among men. The study report was published in the August 17, 2010 issue of Annals of Internal …
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Depression & Erectile Dysfunction Together Increase Heart Attack Risk

Men who are depressed and have erectile dysfunction (ED) are more likely to have a major adverse cardiovascular event - a heart attack.

When evaluating the correlation between severe depression, erectile dysfunction, and a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE), a recent study found that the combination of ED and depression raises the risk for serious or fatal heart attacks, as well as other …
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