Hoodia is the latest craze for weight loss

June 2004

Hoodia is the latest craze for weight loss...probably because of Anna Nicole Smith promoting TrimSpa.

Hoodia grows in the South African desert.

Tribal hunters have used it for centuries...to stave off hunger and thirst during long treks.

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Table of Contents

Which drug interactions really require your intervention
Gastroenterology new warnings about complications from severe diarrhea in patients taking Zelnorm (tegaserod)
Cardiology Does Vioxx (rofecoxib) cause more cardiovascular problems than other NSAIDs
Supplements vitamin D might help prevent falls in seniors
Supplements Hoodia is the latest craze for weight loss
Neurology & Pain Apomorphine will be more available for advanced Parkinson's
Diabetes Patients often ask which glucose meter is best
Diabetes Most diabetes patients should be taking a statin
Hematology & Oncology Zyprexa (olanzapine) to prevent nausea and vomiting in cancer patients
OTC Products Dulcolax, Excedrin and other OTCs often do not contain what you would expect
Women's Health home menopause tests
HIV & AIDS Viread (VEER-ee-ad), the ONCE-DAILY antiretroviral drug
Infectious Diseases Quinolones are losing their effectiveness for gonorrhea
Osteoporosis new LIQUID form of Fosamax