Researchers say health records of 50,000 women link over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and deaths of fetuses.
Use of common anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and naproxen if taken early in pregnancy may increase the chance of miscarriage, a new study suggests.
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The over-the-counter test marks the first foray of personalized genomic medicine into the corner drugstore.
Starting Friday, shoppers in search of toothpaste, deodorant and laxatives at more than 6,000 drugstores across the nation will be able to pick up something new: a test to scan their genes for a propensity for Alzheimer’s disease, breast cancer, diabetes and other ailments.
In-home DNA paternity tests are used in situations when the tested parties want to know the truth without causing a disturbance in the family, to have peace of mind, or to satisfy their curiosity. No really. Some people are just curious.
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