Heartburn drugs are worth risk, some say 
Despite link to hip fractures, ‘what’s the other choice ‘ When a recent study found that a popular class of heartburn drugs might weaken bones, Dorothea E. Kilner was alarmed, but not just because her medication could contribute to a hip fracture.
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House OKs Medicare drug bill 
WASHINGTON — The House approved legislation Friday requiring the government to negotiate with drug companies over the price of medicines for Medicare participants.
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From the kitchen: Muffins a good choice for post-holiday diet 
The last of the holiday baked goods is gone and everything is packed away and stored in the closet or attic until next Christmas. Thank goodness! I don’t know if I could handle many more of the holiday sweets and desserts!
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Breakthrough moment on a broken StairMaster 
Soon after bariatric surgery reduced his stomach to the size of a banana and cut his small intestine nearly in half, he felt as if he’d stepped on a foot massager at the fair. His entire body vibrated. The sensation, he realized, was his body chomping away at stores of fat.
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Study links heartburn drugs, hip fractures 
Prolonged use may significantly boost risk, researchers say Older people who take heartburn drugs such as Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and Protonix for long periods have a significantly increased risk of hip fractures, possibly because the drugs block calcium absorption, Pennsylvania researchers reported today.
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Sound advice: Stay rested – Holiday stress likely to disrupt normal patterns 
With holiday get-togethers and chores disrupting schedules, sleep experts have some tips on how to stay awake and alert. Two top suggestions: Take short daytime naps and relax before bedtime.
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