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FDA Mandates New Warnings for Botox
Injection to relax muscle spasms carries severe risks, agency says

Toxic Chemicals Blamed for Gulf War Illness
Report also cites drug given to U.S. troops to protect them from nerve gas

Health Tip: Controlling Muscle Cramps
Suggestions to prevent them

Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns

Extreme Heat a Deadly Risk for Older Adults
Their bodies don't cool quickly, so caution should rise with temperatures

Activity-Linked Heat Illness Needs Prompt Attention
Trainers' group warns summer's temperatures can also bring severe injury

Basketball Star Details His Struggle With Gout
Maurice Cheeks shows that the arthritic condition can strike anyone

Common Drug Eases Leg Pain From Walking
More than half taking naftidrofuryl, a blood vessel medication, improved distances 50%

Gulf War Illness Strongly Linked to Chemical Exposure
Review found vets with the syndrome were more exposed to particular compounds

Health Tip: Heat Cramps Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Here's what to do if you get them