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Will A Z-Pack Attack Your Heart?

A new study suggest one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in America may have some scary — as in heart — side effects. But how worried do you really need to be? CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida reports on the study and the question you should ask before taking Zithromax.

2013/05/01

FDA Warns Z-Pak Could Cause Deadly Heart Problem

The government has a warning about a popular antibiotic. It says azithromycin, better known as Z-Pak, can cause a potentially deadly heart problem.

2013/03/12

An Important Part Of Any Diet Plan: SEX

A new study says several things we believe about weight loss are just plain wrong, including the idea that sex burns calories. But as CBS4 Medical Editor Dr. Dave Hnida reports, there’s some sneakiness to this report that makes it hard to believe.

2013/01/30

An Asthma Drug That Permanently Stunts Growth?

All asthma medications can have side effects, but one in particular has one that is permanent: stunted growth. Dr. Dave Hnida has more on a new study.

2012/09/03

Longer-Lasting Birth Control Options More Reliable

A new birth control study shows that longer-lasting options are much more reliable. An IUD or implant is 20 percent more effective at preventing pregnancy than birth control pills, the patch or ring.

2012/05/23

Women: New Thinking On Thin Bones

For years, the rules for osteoporosis screening seemed to be ” screen early, screen often.” But as Dr. Dave Hnida reports, less testing may be actually be better for most women.

2012/01/19