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Common Diabetes Drug Ups Risk of Low TSH Level

Sep 23, 2014 AM EDT Metformin, a commonly used drug for type-2 diabetes, has been found to increase the risk of low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels in patients with underactive thyroids (Hypothyroidism), ...

Black Carbon Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk among Women, Study

Aug 28, 2014 AM EDT Wood smoke pollutants increase cardiovascular risk in women, according to a McGill University study.

McGill’s Novel Oral Medication Aims to Restore Vision in Patients with Childhood Blindness

Jul 15, 2014 AM EDT McGill University researchers have developed a new oral medication to treat those suffering from childhood blindness called Leber congenital amaurosis.

Higher Death Rates from Prescribed Painkillers in U.S. and Canada Observed

Jun 20, 2014 AM EDT Deaths caused by commonly prescribed painkillers are higher than those caused by heroin and cocaine abuse combined, according to a new study by the McGill University.

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