Invasive heart tests overused in U.S.: study
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Long-used, little-studied laxative safe, effective
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Until now, a scant number of top notch clinical trials have evaluated whether sodium picosulfate -- the active ingredient in numerous over-the-counter laxatives -- is safe and effective. (Source: Reuters: Health)
