People who take certain acid-reflux medications might have an increased risk of vitamin B-12 deficiency, according to new research. Taking proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to ease the symptoms of excess stomach acid for more than two years ...
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Abuse of narcotic painkillers and other prescription drugs is a growing problem in the United States, and a leading doctors' group is urging members to exercise tighter control on the medications. The American College of Physicians (ACP) ...
Boosting the amount of fiber in your diet may lower your risk for heart disease, a new study finds. "With so much controversy causing many to avoid carbohydrates and grains, this trial reassures us of the importance of fiber in the ...
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In rare cases, Ritalin and some other drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause long-lasting and sometimes painful erections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. If this condition -- ...
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BP announced today all of the major new units associated with the Whiting modernization project have been successfully brought on stream. The start-up of the new 102,000 barrel per day coker in mid-November marked the last major milestone ...
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Powered by a 35.1% same-store sales gain and a 95% gain in furniture and mattress sales, retailer Conn's said its third-quarter profits were more than double last year's third quarter. The company, which ...
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L'Oreal Paris hosted its eighth annual Women of Worth celebration last night at The Pierre in New York City. The event brought together an esteemed group of notable guests, company executives, business leaders, philanthropists and former ...
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The U.S. fast-food industry spent $4.6 billion last year advertising mostly unhealthy products, with children and teens its key audiences, researchers say. Marlene Schwartz, director of the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at Yale ...
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U.S. crude-oil futures dropped to a four-month low Wednesday after government data showed inventories rose more than expected last week. The Energy Information Administration said crude oil stocks rose by 4.1 million barrels, compared ...
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Booming diesel-fuel use in Europe and Latin America is paying off for U.S. drivers, as gasoline prices fall to a nine-month low. October supplies of gasoline are at a three-year high for that month, but refiners are still running at high ...
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Natural-gas futures rose Friday, finishing at their highest level in nearly three months, as traders continued to look ahead to a projected increase in heating-fuel demand before the winter season. Natural gas for November delivery gained ...
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Belgium-based Europlasma NV — a developer of low-pressure plasma technology for applications including technical textiles, electronics, medical and automotive — has announced two strategic partnerships to expand its global ...
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The office is a popular place for forming friendships and even finding lovers. But these days, some people's deepest office attachment is to their chairs. As employees put in longer hours at their desks, bad office chairs are a big ...
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Conn's has announced the opening of two stores in Tempe, Ariz., and Houston in its Conn's HomePlus format, which showcases furniture and mattresses in addition to consumer electronics and appliances. The Tempe location at 5000 Arizona ...
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Arhaus Furniture has signed four new leases that will push its store count up to 51 stores in 19 states and bring the Top 100 company to two new markets. The company said it has finalized lease agreement for stores in new markets Danbury, ...
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