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The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts
From Harvard Health Publications, "The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts," will provide consumers with advice from a team of highly respected doctors at the Harvard Medical School. The Harvard team will answer commonly asked questions about the efficacy, safety and side effects of a wide range of pharmaceuticals, drugs, herbs and supplements.
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Samples
Sudden hearing loss needs prompt medical attention
Q: My 42-year-old husband suddenly lost hearing in one ear. A: There are two basic types of hearing loss: conductive and sensorineural. Conductive hearing loss happens when something keeps sound waves from traveling through the ear.
Sun protection and new treatments help aging skin
Q: I spent too much time in the sun when I was younger, without sunscreen. A: The best way to lessen the appearance of skin aging is to protect it from the sun.
New sunscreen labels provide better information
Q: I went to buy sunscreen. A: Most sunscreen products have new labels. "Waterproof" is one of the banned terms, replaced by "water-resistant." The FDA has also banned the term "sunblock."
Take steps now to prevent losing height later
Q: I'm 68 years old. A: Starting at about age 40, people typically lose about half an inch each decade. The two main causes of height loss are osteoporosis and bad posture.
It's best to avoid grapefruit when taking some statin drugs
Q: My doctor just prescribed atorvastatin for high cholesterol. A: Like you, I love the taste of grapefruit, and it contains many healthy nutrients. Furanocoumarins block an enzyme called CYP3A4 in the intestine.
Importance of expiration date depends on the specific drug
Q: I have several medications that are well beyond their expiration dates. A: The manufacturer's expiration date on most medications is 2-3 years from when the pills were made. There are two ways in which pills might "go bad."
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