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1. Statins Sap Energy, Study Affirms. Statin drugs may leave users — especially women — feeling drained and tired on exertion.
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3. Imaging Boom Raised Radiation Exposures. Advanced diagnostic imaging has increased substantially over the past 15 years, bringing an increase in radiation exposure.
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