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Some Birth Control Pills Safer Than Others
European studies find types of hormones used raise or lower clot risk

Scientists Learn How Cancer Drugs Cause Hypertension
Finding points to ways to control blood pressure, researchers say

Study Weighs Cost, Benefit of Gene Tests Before Warfarin Rx
The screens resulted in better patient outcomes but at high price, researchers say

Optimal Warfarin Dosing Improves Anticoagulation Control
Increasing time within the therapeutic range of utmost importance, study finds

Beta Blocker Use Questioned in Non-Heart Surgery
Increased risk of stroke a major issue in analysis of 33 research projects

New Compound Slows HIV Replication
It could mean development of new class of drugs, researchers say

Little Evidence Omega-3 Fights Depression: Study
Fish oil may contain toxins, so supplement dose rules should be followed, analysis shows

Vitamin D Studies Show Promise for Reducing Cancers
Certain doses of supplements may prevent half of breast, two-thirds of colorectal cases

Global AIDS Panel Updates Treatment Strategies
New guidelines led by refinements in choice of initial antiretroviral regimen

Excedrin Beats Ibuprofen for Headache Pain, Study Says
2 tablets provided better relief than ibuprofen in head-to-head testing