Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. Flexeril is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.

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Alzheimer's death toll larger than reported, study says

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the US, trailing the top two killers, heart disease and cancer. But a new study suggests Alzheimer's actually contributes to nearly as many deaths as the top two, pointing to incorrect identification of the disease as the real reason for death.

Community-based care helpful for schizophrenia in low-income countries

A combination of community- and facility-based treatment for schizophrenia is modestly more effective than facility-based care alone, according to new research published in The Lancet.The study reports the results of the first randomized trial to test community-based care for people with schizophrenia in a low-income country - in this case, India.

A diet low in saturated fat 'will not prevent heart disease or prolong life'

Eating foods that contain saturated fat is thought to increase blood cholesterol levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease. As a result, health professionals recommend following a diet low in saturated fat to reduce this risk. But a leading US cardiovascular scientist says that adopting such a diet does not curb heart disease or prolong life.