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Detrol LA (heartburn drug)

Diflucan (women's health drug)

Frequent Heartburn Increases Risk Of Throat Cancer By 78%

Frequent heartburn increases the risk of cancers of the throat and vocal cord among nondrinkers and nonsmokers, according to a new study. The research, published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, also indicated that the use of antacids has a protective effect against these cancers, while prescription medications do not...

Reducing Your Risk Of Breast Cancer

Recently Angelina Jolie announced that she underwent a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in order to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer, she said she "hopes other women can benefit from my experience". When she found out what her odds of developing cancer were, Jolie became proactive and decided to reduce her risk to a minimum...

Visual Test Associated With High IQ

Optical illusions have long been used in neuroscience to point out perceptions into how the brain functions, and now a visual test can detect impaired abilities to see large motions in high-IQ people, according to a new study. The finding, published in Current Biology reveals that people who have high IQ scores process sensory information differently...