St. John's wort may increase the risk of cataracts

September 1999

There's a new concern that St. John's wort may increase the risk of cataracts.

Some researchers say the hypericin can react with ultraviolet light...producing free radicals that can damage the eye.

This is preliminary, but could be very important.

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Table of Contents

new approaches to controlling flu
Migraine Maxalt (rizatriptan), the fourth "triptan" for migraines
Infectious Diseases Adacel, the first diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (DPT) vaccine for TEENS AND ADULTS
Infectious Diseases endotoxin reactions in patients getting IV gentamicin
Pediatrics giving kids stimulants for attention deficit disorder DOESN'T increase their risk of drug abuse later on
Pediatrics encourage more parents to use infant formulas WITH IRON
St. John's wort may increase the risk of cataracts
significant interaction between warfarin and dong quai
Cholesterol RAISING low HDL cholesterol also prevents heart attack and stroke
Women's Health another option for emergency contraception, called Plan B
Hematology & Oncology lycopene might reduce the risk of prostate cancer
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Renal & Urology drug that can change urine color
new antidepressant called reboxetine (Vestra, Edronax)
new sleeping pill, Sonata
Diabetes Humalog Mix25, the first insulin LISPRO mixture