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DEAR DR. DONOHUE: My mother is 89. She lives alone and drives her car. She had good health until two years ago, when she was put on Altace and Coreg for a fast heartbeat. In the past year, she had only one time when her pulse was 94. Her doctor wants to increase her medicine dose again. He did it once before. My concern is that she's very petite, weighing only 108 pounds. I have noticed since the last increase that she's wobbly when walking. She also has wakened in the morning and thought relatives were with her overnight. She functions very well at other times. Could the medicines be too strong for her? - E.J.
ANSWER: You make a good point. Medicine doses should be modified for elderly people, especially for thin elderly people. They don't metabolize medicines as younger people do. Cor...
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Vaccine hits hormone, keeping rats slender
A new anti-obesity vaccine adjusted the metabolism of rats, allowing them to eat normally while gaining less weight and body fat, researchers report.
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In this final rule, OSHA is modifying its Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA has determined that the modifications will significantly reduce costs and burdens while also improving the quality and consistency of information provided to employers and employees regarding chemical hazards and associated protective measures. Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order 13563, which calls for assessment and, where appropriate, modification and improvement of existing rules, the Agency has concluded this improved information will enhance the effectiveness of the HCS in ensuring that employees are apprised of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed, and in redu...
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