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Artificial tears: How to select eyedrops for dry eyes
Albuterol side effects: Can I avoid them?
Aortic calcification: An early sign of heart valve problems?
Alzheimer's: Can a Mediterranean diet lower my risk?
Autism spectrum disorder and digestive symptoms
Activity trackers — help or hindrance for weight loss?
Acne scars: What's the best treatment?
Antidepressants and weight gain: What causes it?
Aspirin during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Antidepressants and alcohol: What's the concern?
Acid reflux and GERD: The same thing?
Acetyl-L-carnitine: Can it relieve MS fatigue?
Alzheimer's disease: Can exercise prevent memory loss?
Alzheimer's and dementia: What's the difference?
Aerobic exercise: What's the best frequency for workouts?
Apple cider vinegar for weight loss
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
Alcohol: Does it affect blood pressure?
Acai berries: Do they have health benefits?
Air travel during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Alzheimer's: Can a head injury increase my risk?
Alzheimer's nose spray: New Alzheimer's treatment?
Antidepressants: Which cause the fewest sexual side effects?
Ankle swelling during pregnancy: What helps?
Acute sinusitis: Do over-the-counter treatments help?
Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms?
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Asthma diet: Does what you eat make a difference?
Acute flaccid myelitis: What is it and can it be prevented?
Ankle weights for fitness walkers: Good idea?
Acute hepatitis C infection: Is it serious?
Asthma triggers: Are hard flooring surfaces better than carpet?
Antidepressants: Can they stop working?
Artificial sweeteners: Any effect on blood sugar?
Antibiotics and pregnancy: What's safe?
ADHD diet: Do food additives cause hyperactivity?
Arcus senilis: A sign of high cholesterol?
Air travel with infant: Is it safe?
Alzheimer's prevention: Does it exist?
Aromatherapy: Is it worthwhile?
Avulsion fracture: How is it treated?
Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Antidepressant withdrawal: Is there such a thing?
Acute bronchitis: Is it contagious?
Axona: Medical food to treat Alzheimer's
Asthma and acid reflux: Are they linked?
Artificial nails: Can they harm natural nails?
Adult acne: Can natural hormone treatments help?
Atypical cells: Are they cancer?
Alzheimer's test: Detection at the earliest stages
Abnormal sperm morphology: What does it mean?
Ambien: Is dependence a concern?
Autism spectrum disorder treatment: Can special diets help?
Autism treatment: Can chelation therapy help?
Air pollution and exercise: Is outdoor exercise risky?
Anxiety: A cause of high blood pressure?
Adrenal fatigue: What causes it?
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Bad breath: Could a tongue scraper help?
Blood pressure medications: Can they raise my triglycerides?
Beta blockers: Do they cause weight gain?
Benefits of being bilingual: Delay Alzheimer's?
Butter vs. margarine: Which is better for my heart?
Bleeding after hysterectomy: What's normal?
Blood poisoning: When to see a doctor
Back labor: Childbirth myth or reality?
Body fat analyzers: How accurate are they?
Body fat: What happens to lost fat?
Bladder outlet obstruction: Causes in men?
Bipolar disorder in children: Is it possible?
Build resilience to better handle diabetes
Blood thinners: Can I still get blood clots?
Botox injections: Can they relieve arthritis pain?
Breast-feeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Blood pressure cuff: Does size matter?
Breast cancer radiation: Can it cause dry skin?
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Blood clots during menstruation: A concern?
Bacterial vs. viral infections: How do they differ?
Breast cysts: What role does caffeine play?
Breast-feeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Bump on the head: When is it a serious head injury?
Baby teeth: When do children start losing them?
Bipolar treatment: Are bipolar I and bipolar II treated differently?
Bulging disk vs. herniated disk: What's the difference?
Birth control: Can pre-ejaculation fluid cause pregnancy?
Blood glucose monitors: What factors affect accuracy?
Blood pressure: Does it have a daily pattern?
Bitter orange weight-loss supplements: Do they work?
Baby fat: When is it cause for concern?
Breast-feeding and weight loss: What really happens?
Blood pressure: Can it be higher in one arm?
Blighted ovum: What causes it?
Breakfast: How does it help weight control?
Balancing work and life responsibilities
Bipolar medications and weight gain
Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes?
Bathroom during labor: What if you have to go?
Brominated vegetable oil: Why is BVO in my drink?
Blood sugar levels can fluctuate for many reasons
Baby sunscreen: What's recommended?
Blood pressure readings: Why higher at home?
Blood pressure medication: Still necessary if I lose weight?
Blood pressure: Is it affected by cold weather?
Body weight training: Is it effective for strength training?
Birth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
Baby sign language: A good idea?
Breast implants: Do they interfere with mammograms?
Bipolar disorder and alcoholism: Are they related?
Baby's sex: Can parents choose?
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
Birth control pills: OK to take indefinitely?
Bleeding after menopause: Is it normal?
Baby Einstein videos: Good for infant development?
Breast milk sharing: How does it work?
Beta blockers: How do they affect exercise?
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Carpal tunnel exercises: Can they relieve symptoms?
Concussion in children: What are the effects?
Coughing after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
Curcumin: Can it slow cancer growth?
Cochlear implants: Who are they for?
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Coconut oil: Can it cure hypothyroidism?
Cord blood banking: What are the options?
Chronic stress: Can it cause depression?
Corn syrup for constipation: OK for babies?
Can whole-grain foods lower blood pressure?
Caffeine and menopause symptoms: Is there a link?
Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?
Control email to regain control of your life
Coping with anxiety: Can diet make a difference?
Choosing sunglasses: Is UV protection important?
Can vaginal seeding after a C-section benefit your baby?
Cardiac asthma: What causes it?
Cold and flu viruses: How long can they live outside the body?
Can I use yoga for weight loss?
Couvade: Is sympathetic pregnancy real?
Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
Calcium supplements: Do men need them?
Chronic diarrhea: A concern after gallbladder removal?
Can arthritis pain medications be harmful?
Coxsackievirus in children: How serious is it?
Chemotherapy and sex: Is sexual activity OK during treatment?
Caffeine: Does it affect blood sugar?
Cellulitis infection: Is it contagious?
Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes
Coronary artery disease: Angioplasty or bypass surgery?
Cataract surgery: When is the laser method a good idea?
Calcium supplements: When should they be taken?
Cold symptoms: Does drinking milk increase phlegm?
Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia?
Calcium supplements: A risk factor for heart attack?
Cervical cysts: Can they be cancerous?
Celiac disease diet: How do I get enough grains?
Canola oil: Does it contain toxins?
Coping with excess information
Cholesterol level: Can it be too low?
Cholesterol test kits: Are they accurate?
Cervical dysplasia: Is it cancer?
CA 125 test: A screening test for ovarian cancer?
Cellphones and cancer: What's the risk?
Caffeine: Is it dehydrating or not?
Coconut water: Healthy drink or marketing scam?
Chronic bladder infection: Is there a cure?
Chapped lips: What's the best remedy?
Coffee calories: Sabotaging your weight loss?
Coping with pain after breast surgery
Chemotherapy side effects: A cause of heart disease?
Chelation therapy for heart disease: Does it work?
Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarette smoking?
Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
Clinical depression: What does that mean?
Chickenpox and pregnancy: What are the concerns?
Calories in sushi: What are the low-cal options?
Canned pumpkin: Better than fresh?
Can you recommend a diet after gallbladder removal?
Celiac disease: Can gluten be absorbed through the skin?
Coffee and health: What does the research say?
Caring for a loved one with diabetes
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Colon cancer screening: At what age can you stop?
Can music help someone with Alzheimer's?
Can diet and exercise prevent Alzheimer's disease?
Crohn's disease symptom: Is fatigue common?
Cannabis for MS: Can it help treat symptoms?
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Can yoga help me keep caregiver stress in check?
Conflicting mammogram results: What can I do?
Cupping therapy: Can it relieve fibromyalgia pain?
Cabbage soup diet: Can it help with weight loss?
Cataract surgery: Will my vision deteriorate after cataract surgery?
Caffeine: Can it help me lose weight?
Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
Can coenzyme Q10 prevent statin side effects?
Can vitamins help prevent a heart attack?
Calcium supplements: Do they interfere with blood pressure drugs?
Can low vitamin D cause high blood pressure?
Coronary artery spasm: Cause for concern?
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Do scent-based weight-loss products work?
Does older age increase the risk of atrial fibrillation?
Dental floss vs. water pick: Which is better?
Dry mouth treatment: Tips for controlling dry mouth
Does prickly pear cactus have health benefits?
Detox foot pads: Do they really work?
Do the benefits of vitamin C include improved mood?
Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it?
Dental fillings: Should metal fillings be replaced with composite?
Degenerative changes in the spine: Is this arthritis?
Diabetes and depression: Coping with the two conditions
Diabetes management: Does aspirin therapy prevent heart problems?
Diabetes: How do I help protect my liver?
Diabetes foods: Can I substitute honey for sugar?
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
Does atrial fibrillation run in families?
Does honey really help with allergies?
Do infrared saunas have any health benefits?
Diabetes and fasting: Can I fast during Ramadan?
Drinking alcohol: Is it safe after hepatitis C cure?
Diuretics: A cause of low potassium?
Discolored baby teeth: A cause for concern?
Diet soda: How much is too much?
Diabetes treatment: Can cinnamon lower blood sugar?
Disk replacement: An effective treatment for low back pain?
Do cortisol blockers aid weight loss?
Dieting? Beware of liquid calories
Diastasis recti: How does pregnancy affect stomach muscles?
Dental work during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Denture care: How do I clean dentures?
Doppler ultrasound: What is it used for?
Diabetes diet: Should I avoid sweet fruits?
Diabetes: Does alcohol and tobacco use increase my risk?
Depression and anxiety: Can I have both?
Diabetes and travel: Planning is key
Digestion: How long does it take?
Diabetes and summer: How to beat the heat
Diuretics and gout: What's the connection?
Diabetes: Are electric blankets off-limits?
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Estriol as a potential treatment option for multiple sclerosis (MS)
Eye exam: Is a laser retina scan worthwhile?
Epidural steroid injections: Why limited dosing?
Elliptical machines: Better than treadmills?
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Elder care for Alzheimer's: Choosing a provider
Essure birth control: Off the market?
Exercise and illness: Work out with a cold?
Exercise and multiple sclerosis
Eye dilation: Necessary with every eye exam?
Early hepatitis C infection: How often does it become chronic?
Enterovirus D68: How can I protect my child?
Early HIV symptoms: What are they?
Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol?
Electric toothbrush: Better than a manual toothbrush?
Ebola transmission: Can Ebola spread through the air?
Echinacea: Is it effective for the common cold?
Eye vitamins: Can they prevent or treat glaucoma?
Exercise during pregnancy: Is heart rate a concern?
Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?
Exercise: How much do I need every day?
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis
Erectile dysfunction treatment: How can your partner help?
Eczema bleach bath: Can it improve my symptoms?
Ejection fraction: What does it measure?
Endometriosis: Risk factor for ovarian cancer?
Energy drinks: Do they really boost energy?
Exercising: Does taking the stairs count?
Extended-cycle birth control pills: Is breakthrough bleeding more common?
Eating the placenta: A good idea?
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Fundal height: An accurate sign of fetal growth?
Fibrocystic breast changes: Linked to breast cancer?
Flu shots for kids: Does my child need a flu shot?
Food allergy vs. food intolerance: What's the difference?
Flu shot: Will it prevent the stomach flu?
Female orgasm: No climax with vaginal penetration?
Fruit juice: Good or bad for kids?
Fasting diet: Can it improve my heart health?
Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it?
Fructose intolerance: Which foods to avoid?
Flaxseed: Is ground better than whole?
Foamy urine: What does it mean?
Free blood pressure machines: Are they accurate?
Foot swelling during air travel: A concern?
Fingolimod during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Flaxseed: Does it affect risk of prostate cancer?
Fluzone High-Dose: What distinguishes it from other flu vaccines?
Fallopian tubes: Is pregnancy possible with only one?
Flu shot in pregnancy: Is it safe?
Fish and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Fibromyalgia: Linked to other health problems?
Folic acid supplements: Can they slow cognitive decline?
Flat stomach: Can girdles tighten abdominal muscles?
Fibromyalgia: Can acupuncture relieve symptoms?
Flu and pregnancy: Is antiviral medication safe?
Food poisoning: How long can you safely keep leftovers?
Fiber supplements: Safe to take every day?
Frequent sex: Does it protect against prostate cancer?
Fear of public speaking: How can I overcome it?
Fitness ball exercises: Good for my abs?
Fast weight loss: What's wrong with it?
Fat grams: How to track fat in your diet
Falling during pregnancy: Reason to worry?
Food allergy: Can it develop later in life?
Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor?
Fibromyalgia treatment: Is Neurontin effective?
Flu vaccine: Safe for people with egg allergy?
Flat Belly Diet: Can it help you lose weight?
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Gastric bypass surgery: What happens if I regain the weight?
Gallbladder cleanse: A 'natural' remedy for gallstones?
Glucosamine: Does it affect blood sugar?
Grieving process: Is crying required?
Ginger for nausea: Does it work?
Gene expression profiling for breast cancer: What is it?
GERD: Can certain medications make it worse?
Guidelines for a good ileostomy diet
Grapefruit: Beware of dangerous medication interactions
GLP-1 agonists: Diabetes drugs and weight loss
Graves' dermopathy: How is it treated?
Gallbladder polyps: Can they be cancerous?
Glucosamine: Does it protect cartilage in osteoarthritis?
Genital herpes: Can you get it from a toilet seat?
Ginkgo biloba: Can it prevent memory loss?
Glycemic index: A helpful tool for diabetes?
Grape juice: Same heart benefits as wine?
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Hand swelling during exercise: A concern?
Hyperinsulinemia: Is it diabetes?
How much tummy time does your baby need?
How many hours of sleep are enough?
Hypothyroidism diet: Can certain foods increase thyroid function?
Heel spurs: Do they always cause pain?
Hypertensive crisis: What are the symptoms?
Hand drying reduces spread of germs
Hyperextended knee: Cause of serious injury?
Honey: An effective cough remedy?
Hot flashes: Manage without medication?
Hookah smoking: Is it safer than cigarette smoking?
Healthy chocolate: Dream or reality?
Hair dye and pregnancy: A concern?
How the right diet can help an overactive bladder
How to treat a piercing site infection
HCG diet: Is it safe and effective?
Hernia truss: Can it help an inguinal hernia?
High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?
How can I cope with caregiver guilt?
High-fructose corn syrup: Any health concerns?
Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission?
Hydrated skin: Does drinking water help?
High-frequency hearing loss: Can hearing aids help?
HPV infection: A cause of cancer in men?
High-protein diets: Are they safe?
Hypothyroidism and infertility: Any connection?
Hypothyroidism symptoms: Can hypothyroidism cause eye problems?
Herbal treatment for anxiety: Is it effective?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Can it reduce stroke damage?
Healthy heart for life: Avoiding heart disease
Heart failure and sex: Is it safe?
Headaches during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Herbs and supplements: Can they enhance fertility?
Heartburn medicines and B-12 deficiency
High-dose vitamin C: Can it kill cancer cells?
Heart attack prevention: Should I avoid secondhand smoke?
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
How to heal cracked skin at thumb tip
Heavy periods: Can folic acid help?
High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol?
Hygiene hypothesis: Early germ exposure prevents asthma?
How is brown fat different from other fat?
Hypothyroidism: Can it cause peripheral neuropathy?
Head lice prevention: What works, what doesn't?
HPV infection: How does it cause cervical cancer?
Hoodia: Does this dietary supplement help weight loss?
Hodgkin's vs. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What's the difference?
Hypnobirthing: How does it work?
Hypothyroidism: Should I take iodine supplements?
Hepatitis C: What happens in end-stage liver disease?
Hypothyroidism: Does it cause joint pain?
Hangover prevention: Do lighter colored drinks help?
HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
Hyperlactation: What causes it?
Hip resurfacing: An alternative to conventional hip replacement?
Heart cancer: Is there such a thing?
Hyperinflated lungs: What does it mean?
Huperzine A: Can it treat Alzheimer's?
Hormone replacement therapy: Can it cause vaginal bleeding?
Hypothyroidism: Can calcium supplements interfere with treatment?
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Infant botulism: Can it be prevented?
Isolated systolic hypertension: A health concern?
Inversion therapy: Can it relieve back pain?
Implantation bleeding: Normal in early pregnancy?
Is it safe to store food in takeout containers?
Infant swimming: Do indoor pools increase asthma risk?
Insomnia: How do I stay asleep?
Is the definition of Alzheimer's disease changing?
Is depression a factor in rheumatoid arthritis?
Isometric exercises: Good for strength training?
Induced lactation: Can I breast-feed my adopted baby?
Infant constipation: How is it treated?
Is there a multiple sclerosis diet?
Is yo-yo dieting making you fat?
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Low-phosphorus diet: Helpful for kidney disease?
Long-term safety of natalizumab for treating multiple sclerosis
Late-night eating: OK if you have diabetes?
Late-day exercise: Can it cause insomnia?
Lupus: How does it affect the kidneys?
Lack of sleep: Can it make you sick?
Low amniotic fluid: Can it be treated?
Latisse: The answer for longer, thicker eyelashes?
Loss of sex drive in men: Natural with aging?
Livedo reticularis: When is it a concern?
Liver transplantation for chronic hepatitis C: How common is it?
Lentils: How do I cook with them?
Lung nodules: Can they be cancerous?
Low milk supply: What causes it?
Lexapro side effects: Is breast tenderness common?
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern?
LABAs for asthma — Should I stop taking them?
Leg pain after prolonged standing or sitting
L-arginine: Does it lower blood pressure?
Lower back tattoo: OK to have an epidural?
Liposuction alternatives: Do fat-reduction devices work?
Lactation suppression: Can medication help?
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA): What is it?
Liver cysts: A cause of abdominal pain?
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Multiple sclerosis: Can it cause seizures?
Migraines and gastrointestinal problems: Is there a link?
Mild depression: Are antidepressants effective?
MAOIs and diet: Is it necessary to restrict tyramine?
Measles vaccine: Can I get the measles if I've already been vaccinated?
Melatonin side effects: What are the risks?
Managing anxiety in MS: What works?
Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr: What's the connection?
Magic mouthwash: Effective for chemotherapy mouth sores?
Menopause hormone therapy: Who shouldn't take it?
Multigrain vs. whole grain: Which is healthier?
Manage your health and time while balancing work demands
Mangosteen juice: Can it relieve arthritis pain?
Mammogram: Can it find cancer in dense breasts?
Migraines: Are they triggered by weather changes?
MUFAs: Why should my diet include these fats?
Managing diabetes: Looking beyond carbs
Marijuana during pregnancy: What's the harm?
MRI: Is gadolinium safe for people with kidney problems?
Moldy cheese: Is it OK to eat?
Migraine medications and antidepressants: A risky mix?
Migraine treatment: Can antidepressants help?
MSM for arthritis pain: Is it safe?
Metabolism boost for weight loss?
Menstrual cup: Good alternative to tampons?
Mindfulness practice: Can it reduce symptoms of MS?
Ministroke vs. regular stroke: What's the difference?
Mammogram guidelines: What are they?
Monosodium glutamate (MSG): Is it harmful?
Multivitamins: Do young children need them?
Male masturbation: Does frequency affect male fertility?
Myofascial release therapy: Can it relieve back pain?
Menopause hormone therapy: Follow-up appointments?
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
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Neti pot: Can it clear your nose?
Niacin overdose: What are the symptoms?
Nail ridges: Cause for concern?
Nail psoriasis: Can treatment or home care help?
Natural breast enhancement: Do supplements work?
Novel coronavirus: What is it and how can I protect myself?
Nausea during pregnancy: A good thing?
Nocturnal panic attacks: What causes them?
NSAIDs: Do they increase my risk of heart attack and stroke?
Narrow stools: Should I be concerned?
Nasal spray addiction: Is it real?
Nail biting: Does it cause long-term damage?
Newborn sleep: Should I wake my baby for feedings?
Natural aphrodisiacs: Do they work?
Neti pot solution: Can I make my own?
Natural acne treatment: What's most effective?
Normal stress or adjustment disorder?
Nervous stomach: Is there such a thing?
Neurontin side effects: How do I manage them?
Normal weight obesity: A hidden health risk?
Natural remedies for depression: Are they effective?
Negative-calorie foods: Diet gimmick or weight-loss aid?
Non-mesh sling: A treatment for stress urinary incontinence?
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Organic baby food: Better for baby?
Ozone air purifiers: Can they improve asthma symptoms?
Ovarian cancer vaccine: Can it prevent recurrence?
Osteoporosis drugs: Risk of bone problems in jaw, thigh?
Opioids: Safe for older people with arthritis?
Opioids and other drugs: What to watch for
Occipital nerve stimulation: Effective migraine treatment?
Omega-6 fatty acids: Can they cause heart disease?
Osteoporosis: How long must I take bisphosphonates?
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
OraVerse: Reversing dental numbness
Ocular migraine: When to seek help
Ovarian cysts and infertility: A connection?
Ovary removal (oophorectomy): A risk factor for dementia?
Olive oil: Why choose it over other fats?
Ovulation signs: When is conception most likely?
Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?
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Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose?
Palliative care: Who is it for?
Penis fracture: Is it possible?
Pomegranate juice: A cure for prostate cancer?
Prolotherapy: Solution to low back pain?
Phenylalanine in diet soda: Is it harmful?
Phosphatidylserine supplements: Can they improve memory?
Pregnancy and lactose intolerance: How do you get enough calcium?
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
Pink eye treatment: What if I wear contact lenses?
Poinsettia plants: Are they poisonous?
Pancreatic cancer treatment: Why is it so challenging?
Pregnancy and hot tubs: What's the risk?
Psoriasis treatment: Can fish oil supplements reduce symptoms?
Phantosmia: What causes olfactory hallucinations?
Passive-aggressive behavior: What are the red flags?
Polymyositis : Can it affect my lungs?
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Different from PMS?
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Pregnancy acne: What's the best treatment?
Perimenopause birth control: What are my options?
Plugged ears: What is the remedy?
Presbyopia: Is it causing your blurred vision?
Psoriasis diet: Can changing your diet treat psoriasis?
Protein shakes: Good for weight loss?
Prostate cancer treatment: Does initial treatment preclude others later?
Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know
Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds?
Prednisone withdrawal: Why taper down slowly?
Prostate cancer metastasis: Where does prostate cancer spread?
Post-traumatic stress: How can you help your loved one?
Prostate cancer brachytherapy: Can I pass radiation to others?
PSA levels: Can they rise after partial prostate removal?
Parkinsonism: Causes and coping strategies
Paternal age: How does it affect a baby?
Pregnancy after gastric bypass: Is it safe?
Percent Daily Value: What does it mean?
Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?
Pubic hair removal: Are there benefits?
PrEP: How effective is it at preventing HIV?
Play it safe when taking food to a loved one in the hospital
Polypill: Does it treat heart disease?
Pomegranate juice: Can it lower cholesterol?
Palindromic rheumatism: Precursor to rheumatoid arthritis?
Paced breathing: Can it help with hot flashes?
Pain and depression: Is there a link?
Pros and cons of taking a magnesium supplement
Prostatitis: Can sexual activity make it worse?
Photodynamic therapy: An effective treatment for lung cancer?
Pseudoclaudication: Is it related to claudication?
Pseudoaneurysm: What causes it?
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
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Recurrent prostate infection: What are the treatment options?
Runner's diarrhea: How can I prevent it?
Rosacea treatment: Can light therapy reduce symptoms?
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the eyes?
Rhabdomyolysis from statins: What's the risk?
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can diet affect symptoms?
Resperate: Can it help reduce blood pressure?
Reactive hypoglycemia: What can I do?
Recreational ED drug use: Is it safe?
Renal diet for vegetarians: What about protein?
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the lungs?
Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
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Salt craving: A symptom of Addison's disease?
Sea salt vs. table salt: What's the difference?
Second pregnancy: Different from the first pregnancy?
Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis: What's the risk?
Shift work: Improving daytime sleep
Spider veins: How are they removed?
Silent heart attack: What are the risks?
Sensitive teeth: What treatments are available?
Sugar challenge: Cut the sweetness for 2 weeks
Shingles vaccine: Can I transmit the vaccine virus to others?
Strep throat in infants: A common diagnosis?
Suggestions as you consider your future career
Sundowning: Late-day confusion
Shaving hair: Does shaved hair grow back thicker?
Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference?
Smoking: Does it cause wrinkles?
Silicone breast implants: What happens if they rupture?
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
Setbacks and criticism — Don't let them derail you
Soy: Does it worsen hypothyroidism?
Sunburn treatment: Do I need medical attention?
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting?
Sleep apnea and caffeine: Any connection?
Shingles treatment: Does alcohol use affect therapy?
Sleep and weight gain: What's the connection?
Sjogren's syndrome: Can it cause recurrent UTIs?
Soy: Does it reduce cholesterol?
Split fingernails: Can you prevent them?
Strength training sets: How many for best results?
Sagging breasts: Inevitable after breast-feeding?
Sodium nitrate in meat: Heart disease risk factor?
Secondary infertility: Why does it happen?
Shingles vaccine: Should I get it?
Should I make changes to my diet if I've been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation?
Should people with atrial fibrillation participate in physical activity?
Stomach flu: How long am I contagious?
Stress and hair loss: Are they related?
Service dogs assist with diabetes care
Sex during vaginal infection: Is it harmful?
Sleep aids: Could antihistamines help me sleep?
Sulfa allergy: Which medications should I avoid?
Sinus infection and toothache: Any connection?
Superslow strength training: Does it work?
Starting solids: When is the right time?
Splitting doses: A good strategy for colonoscopy preparation?
Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain?
Small cell, large cell cancer: What this means
Sun rash: Causes and prevention
Super lice: Should I be worried about these treatment-resistant pests?
Sex after years of abstinence: OK to resume?
Sleep deprivation: A cause of high blood pressure?
Spastic colon: What does it mean?
Savella for fibromyalgia: Helpful for fatigue?
Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?
Stevia: Can it help with weight control?
Semen allergy: A cause of infertility?
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Thyroid disease: Can it affect a person's mood?
Tendinitis pain: Should I apply ice or heat?
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
Tips for coping with rheumatoid arthritis
Toddler speech development: What's typical for a 2-year-old?
Thyroid peroxidase antibody test: What is it?
The dawn phenomenon: What can you do?
Tailbone pain: How can I relieve it?
Terrible twos: Why are 2-year-olds so difficult?
Thanksgiving turkey: Can you cook it frozen?
Thirdhand smoke: What are the dangers?
Tap water or bottled water: Which is better?
Testicular microlithiasis: Is it linked with testicular cancer?
Tanning beds: Safer than the sun?
Tinnitus causes: Could my antidepressant be the culprit?
Taurine in energy drinks: What is it?
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