Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, September 2012

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The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to a number of health and wellness newsletters that are not otherwise free to the public. Here are some highlights from recent newsletters. To see the entire articles, visit the Patient Health Library!

Consumer Reports on Health

Aug 2012

-Choosing treatment for heart disease, p.1-5
-How long can condiments safely stay in the fridge? p.3
-Adult vaccines, pp.6-7
-Demystifying generic drugs, p.9

Sept 2012

-Where high drug costs hide, pp.1-5
-Should you trust that medical news? pp.6-7
-Tools and tips for a cleaner (healthier) kitchen, p.8

Harvard Health Letter

Aug 2012
-Stop migraines before they start, pp.1,7
-Preserving brain function, p.3
-New research on diet sodas, p.4
-Men and osteoporosis, p.5

Harvard Men's Health Watch

Sept 2012
-Strength training, pp.4-5
-Knee injections for arthritis pain, p.8

Harvard Women's Health Watch

Aug 2012
-Boost your memory by eating right, pp.1,7
-How to avoid joint surgery, p.3
-Too much salt in your diet? p.5
-Update on osteoporosis treatment, p.6

Sept 2012
-Dealing with jet lag, p.2
-Vitamin D and calcium supplements, p.3
-Review of weight loss drugs, p.5

Nutrition Action Newsletter

July/Aug 2012
-The skinny on salad dressings, p13-15

Sept 2012
-Food rumors, pp.3-7
--Calcium and vitamin D
--Fiber and processed fiber
--Fish oil
--Sugar’s relationship to cancer
-Can popping pills preserve memory? pp.9-11

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Drug Safety

Buying & Using Medicine Safely
[Food and Drug Administration (FDA)]

Over-the-Counter Medicines: What's Right for You? 
[FDA] 

Your Medicine: Be Smart. Be Safe 
[Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality]
Learn more about how to take medicines safely. Use the handy wallet card at the back of this printable booklet to keep track of your medicines.

Buying Prescription Drugs Online: The Do's and Don'ts 
[Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research]

Generic Drugs: Questions and Answers 
[FDA]

Find the Latest Drug Product and Safety Information
[FDA]

Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
[FDA]

Further resources on Drug Safety and Over-the-Counter Medicines
[MedlinePlus]

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Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, August 2011

The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to a number of health and wellness newsletters that are not otherwise free to the public.  Here are some highlights from recent newsletters.

To see the entire articles, visit the Patient Health Library!

Consumer Reports on Health , August 2011

-‘Free’ preventive care: Is it for real? p.7

-Surprising facts about food poisoning, pp.8-9

Mayo Clinic Health Letter, August 2011

-Brand vs. generic drugs, pp.4-5
-Avoiding bedbugs, p.6
-Outer ear infection: Don't delay care, p.7

Nutrition Action Newsletter, May 2011
-Under the influence: How external cues make us overeat, pp.1-7
-What's all the fuss about green tea? pp.9-11

-Finding a healthy cracker, pp.13-15

Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter, August 2011, special supplement
-Vitamin supplements: Hope versus hype, pp.1-4

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