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The pill, Eliquis, exceeded expectations as a better therapy for millions of people with atrial fibrillation, according to final results of a worldwide study released Sunday.

The father of a 20-year-old “gamer” – who died after playing a marathon session on his Xbox – has launched a campaign to raise awareness about the health risks of playing video games for extended periods of time.

But recently, the Yaz line's image has been clouded by concerns from some researchers, health advocates and plaintiffs' lawyers. They say that the drugs put women at higher risk for blood clots, strokes and other health problems than some other birth control pills do.