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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?
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
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 sinusitis: Do over-the-counter treatments help?
Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms?
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
Antidepressants and weight gain: What causes it?
Aspirin during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Antidepressants and alcohol: What's the concern?
Acne scars: What's the best treatment?
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?
Artificial tears: How to select eyedrops for dry eyes
Alzheimer's: Can a Mediterranean diet lower my risk?
Albuterol side effects: Can I avoid them?
Aortic calcification: An early sign of heart valve problems?
Autism spectrum disorder and digestive symptoms
Activity trackers — help or hindrance for weight loss?
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?
Asthma and acid reflux: Are they linked?
Atypical cells: Are they cancer?
Artificial nails: Can they harm natural nails?
Adult acne: Can natural hormone treatments help?
Alzheimer's test: Detection at the earliest stages
Abnormal sperm morphology: What does it mean?
Ambien: Is dependence a concern?
Acute bronchitis: Is it contagious?
Axona: Medical food to treat Alzheimer's
Avulsion fracture: How is it treated?
Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Antidepressant withdrawal: Is there such a thing?
Arcus senilis: A sign of high cholesterol?
Air travel with infant: Is it safe?
Alzheimer's prevention: Does it exist?
ADHD diet: Do food additives cause hyperactivity?
Aromatherapy: Is it worthwhile?
Adrenal fatigue: What causes it?
Asthma: Why are symptoms worse during my period?
Autism spectrum disorder treatment: Can special diets help?
Autism treatment: Can chelation therapy help?
Aging and unsteady gait: What can you do?
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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?
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?
Bump on the head: When is it a serious head injury?
Baby teeth: When do children start losing them?
Birth control: Can pre-ejaculation fluid cause pregnancy?
Bulging disk vs. herniated disk: What's the difference?
Bipolar treatment: Are bipolar I and bipolar II treated differently?
Blood glucose monitors: What factors affect accuracy?
Bacterial vs. viral infections: How do they differ?
Breast cysts: What role does caffeine play?
Breast-feeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Bleeding after hysterectomy: What's normal?
Bladder outlet obstruction: Causes in men?
Bipolar disorder in children: Is it possible?
Build resilience to better handle diabetes
Bad breath: Could a tongue scraper help?
Benefits of being bilingual: Delay Alzheimer's?
Blood pressure medications: Can they raise my triglycerides?
Beta blockers: Do they cause weight gain?
Butter vs. margarine: Which is better for my heart?
Blood pressure: Does it have a daily pattern?
Baby sign language: A good idea?
Body weight training: Is it effective for strength training?
Birth control pills: Harmful in early pregnancy?
Bipolar disorder and alcoholism: Are they related?
Breast implants: Do they interfere with mammograms?
Baby's sex: Can parents choose?
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?
Barefoot running shoes: Better than traditional running shoes?
Bathroom during labor: What if you have to go?
Bipolar medications and weight gain
Brominated vegetable oil: Why is BVO in my drink?
Blood sugar levels can fluctuate for many reasons
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?
Bitter orange weight-loss supplements: Do they work?
Blighted ovum: What causes it?
Breakfast: How does it help weight control?
Balancing work and life responsibilities
Back pain relief: Ergonomic chair or fitness ball?
Bioidentical hormones: Are they safer?
Baby Einstein videos: Good for infant development?
Breast milk sharing: How does it work?
Birth control pills: OK to take indefinitely?
Bleeding after menopause: Is it normal?
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Chronic diarrhea: A concern after gallbladder removal?
Can arthritis pain medications be harmful?
Coxsackievirus in children: How serious is it?
Caffeine: Does it affect blood sugar?
Chemotherapy and sex: Is sexual activity OK during treatment?
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
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
Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes
Cellulitis infection: Is it contagious?
Coronary artery disease: Angioplasty or bypass surgery?
Cataract surgery: When is the laser method a good idea?
Calcium supplements: When should they be taken?
Coconut oil: Can it cure hypothyroidism?
COVID-19 and pets: Can dogs and cats get coronavirus?
Coronavirus disease: What is it and how can I protect myself?
Chronic stress: Can it cause depression?
Cord blood banking: What are the options?
Choosing sunglasses: Is UV protection important?
Cardiac asthma: What causes it?
Cold and flu viruses: How long can they live outside the body?
Can vaginal seeding after a C-section benefit your baby?
Coping with anxiety: Can diet make a difference?
COVID-19 (coronavirus) drugs: Are there any that work?
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?
Coughing after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
Curcumin: Can it slow cancer growth?
Cochlear implants: Who are they for?
Carpal tunnel exercises: Can they relieve symptoms?
Concussion in children: What are the effects?
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
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?
Crohn's disease symptom: Is fatigue common?
Cannabis for MS: Can it help treat symptoms?
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Can COVID-19 (coronavirus) spread through food, water, surfaces and pets?
Can yoga help me keep caregiver stress in check?
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Cabbage soup diet: Can it help with weight loss?
Conflicting mammogram results: What can I do?
Cupping therapy: Can it relieve fibromyalgia pain?
Can you recommend a diet after gallbladder removal?
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?
Canned pumpkin: Better than fresh?
Celiac disease: Can gluten be absorbed through the skin?
Coffee and health: What does the research say?
Caring for a loved one with diabetes
Chronic bladder infection: Is there a cure?
Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarette smoking?
Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
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?
Convalescent plasma: Possible treatment for COVID-19?
Clinical depression: What does that mean?
Chickenpox and pregnancy: What are the concerns?
Calories in sushi: What are the low-cal options?
Coronary artery spasm: Cause for concern?
Chronic fatigue: Can a natural remedy boost my energy?
Cataract surgery: Will my vision deteriorate after cataract surgery?
Cholesterol ratio or non-HDL cholesterol: Which is most important?
Can coenzyme Q10 prevent statin side effects?
Can vitamins help prevent a heart attack?
Caffeine: Can it help me lose weight?
Calcium supplements: Do they interfere with blood pressure drugs?
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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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Diabetes: How do I help protect my liver?
Diabetes foods: Can I substitute honey for sugar?
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
Does older age increase the risk of atrial fibrillation?
Do scent-based weight-loss products work?
Dental floss vs. water pick: Which is better?
Denture care: How do I clean dentures?
Doppler ultrasound: What is it used for?
Diabetes diet: Should I avoid sweet fruits?
Diabetes: Are electric blankets off-limits?
Discolored semen: What does it mean?
Digestion: How long does it take?
Diuretics and gout: What's the connection?
Diabetes and summer: How to beat the heat
Diabetes: Does alcohol and tobacco use increase my risk?
Depression and anxiety: Can I have both?
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Elder care for Alzheimer's: Choosing a provider
Essure discontinued: What does that mean for you?
Exercise and illness: Work out with a cold?
Epidural steroid injections: Why limited dosing?
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?
Exercise and multiple sclerosis
Eye dilation: Necessary with every eye exam?
Estriol as a potential treatment option for multiple sclerosis (MS)
Eye exam: Is a laser retina scan worthwhile?
Elliptical machines: Better than treadmills?
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Echinacea: Is it effective for the common cold?
Ebola transmission: Can Ebola spread through the air?
Ejection fraction: What does it measure?
Eczema bleach bath: Can it improve my symptoms?
Endometriosis: Risk factor for ovarian cancer?
Energy drinks: Do they really boost energy?
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis
Exercise: How much do I need every day?
Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?
Erectile dysfunction treatment: How can your partner help?
Eye vitamins: Can they prevent or treat glaucoma?
Exercise during pregnancy: Is heart rate a concern?
Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE): What is it?
Exercising: Does taking the stairs count?
Extended-cycle birth control pills: Is breakthrough bleeding more common?
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Fructose intolerance: Which foods to avoid?
Fainting during urination (micturition syncope): What causes it?
Flaxseed: Is ground better than whole?
Fibromyalgia: Linked to other health problems?
Folic acid supplements: Can they slow cognitive decline?
Flat stomach: Can girdles tighten abdominal muscles?
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)
Fasting diet: Can it improve my heart health?
Fruit juice: Good or bad for kids?
Foamy urine: What does it mean?
Free blood pressure machines: Are they accurate?
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?
Fundal height: An accurate sign of fetal growth?
Fibrocystic breast changes: Linked to breast cancer?
Female orgasm: No climax with vaginal penetration?
Fibromyalgia: Can acupuncture relieve symptoms?
Flu and pregnancy: Is antiviral medication safe?
Fibromyalgia treatment: Is Neurontin effective?
Flu vaccine: Safe for people with egg allergy?
Flat Belly Diet: Can it help you lose weight?
Fish oil supplements: Can they treat depression?
Food allergy: Can it develop later in life?
Flu symptoms: Should I see my doctor?
Fitness ball exercises: Good for my abs?
Frequent sex: Does it protect against prostate cancer?
Fear of public speaking: How can I overcome it?
Fast weight loss: What's wrong with it?
Fat grams: How to track fat in your diet
Falling during pregnancy: Reason to worry?
Food poisoning: How long can you safely keep leftovers?
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Grieving process: Is crying required?
Ginger for nausea: Does it work?
Gene expression profiling for breast cancer: What is it?
Gallbladder cleanse: A 'natural' remedy for gallstones?
GLP-1 agonists: Diabetes drugs and weight loss
GERD: Can certain medications make it worse?
Guidelines for a good ileostomy diet
Grapefruit: Beware of dangerous medication interactions
Glucosamine: Does it affect blood sugar?
Gastric bypass surgery: What happens if I regain the weight?
Graves' dermopathy: How is it treated?
Glycemic index: A helpful tool for diabetes?
Grape juice: Same heart benefits as wine?
Ginkgo biloba: Can it prevent memory loss?
Glucosamine: Does it protect cartilage in osteoarthritis?
Genital herpes: Can you get it from a toilet seat?
Gallbladder polyps: Can they be cancerous?
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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?
Hyperextended knee: Cause of serious injury?
Honey: An effective cough remedy?
Hookah smoking: Is it safer than cigarette smoking?
Hot flashes: Manage without medication?
Healthy chocolate: Dream or reality?
Hair dye and pregnancy: A concern?
How the right diet can help an overactive bladder
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?
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?
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
Hernia truss: Can it help an inguinal hernia?
How can I cope with caregiver guilt?
High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?
How to treat a piercing site infection
HCG diet: Is it safe and effective?
High-fructose corn syrup: Any health concerns?
Hand swelling during exercise: A concern?
How much tummy time does your baby need?
Hyperinsulinemia: Is it diabetes?
How many hours of sleep are enough?
High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol?
Hygiene hypothesis: Early germ exposure prevents asthma?
How is brown fat different from other fat?
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?
HER2-positive breast cancer: What is it?
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?
Hypnobirthing: How does it work?
Hodgkin's vs. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What's the difference?
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?
Hypothyroidism: Can calcium supplements interfere with treatment?
Hormone replacement therapy: Can it cause vaginal bleeding?
How do COVID-19 antibody tests differ from diagnostic tests?
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Insomnia: How do I stay asleep?
Is the definition of Alzheimer's disease changing?
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?
Is there a multiple sclerosis diet?
Is yo-yo dieting making you fat?
Is gluten-free a healthy way to eat?
Induced lactation: Can I breast-feed my adopted baby?
Infant constipation: How is it treated?
Isometric exercises: Good for strength training?
Is depression a factor in rheumatoid arthritis?
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Livedo reticularis: When is it a concern?
Liver transplantation for chronic hepatitis C: How common is it?
Latisse: The answer for longer, thicker eyelashes?
Loss of sex drive in men: Natural with aging?
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
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?
Lack of sleep: Can it make you sick?
Low amniotic fluid: Can it be treated?
Lupus: How does it affect the kidneys?
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?
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?
Liver cysts: A cause of abdominal pain?
Lupus: Can it cause hair loss?
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA): What is it?
Lactation suppression: Can medication help?
Liposuction alternatives: Do fat-reduction devices work?
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Manage your health and time while balancing work demands
Mangosteen juice: Can it relieve arthritis pain?
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?
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?
Mammogram: Can it find cancer in dense breasts?
Measles vaccine: Can I get the measles if I've already been vaccinated?
Melatonin side effects: What are the risks?
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?
MRI: Is gadolinium safe for people with kidney problems?
Moldy cheese: Is it OK to eat?
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?
Menstrual cup: Good alternative to tampons?
MSM for arthritis pain: Is it safe?
Migraine medications and antidepressants: A risky mix?
Migraine treatment: Can antidepressants help?
Metabolism boost for weight loss?
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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Nasal spray addiction: Is it real?
Nausea during pregnancy: A good thing?
Nocturnal panic attacks: What causes them?
NSAIDs: Do they increase my risk of heart attack and stroke?
Neti pot solution: Can I make my own?
Natural acne treatment: What's most effective?
Normal stress or adjustment disorder?
Nail biting: Does it cause long-term damage?
Natural aphrodisiacs: Do they work?
Newborn sleep: Should I wake my baby for feedings?
Nail ridges: Cause for concern?
Nail psoriasis: Can treatment or home care help?
Natural breast enhancement: Do supplements work?
Narrow stools: Should I be concerned?
Neti pot: Can it clear your nose?
Niacin overdose: What are the symptoms?
Natural remedies for depression: Are they effective?
Negative-calorie foods: Diet gimmick or weight-loss aid?
Neurontin side effects: How do I manage them?
Normal weight obesity: A hidden health risk?
Nervous stomach: Is there such a thing?
Nighttime headaches: How can I get relief?
Non-mesh sling: A treatment for stress urinary incontinence?
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Opioids: Safe for older people with arthritis?
Opioids and other drugs: What to watch for
Ozone air purifiers: Can they improve asthma symptoms?
Ovarian cancer vaccine: Can it prevent recurrence?
Osteoporosis drugs: Risk of bone problems in jaw, thigh?
Occipital nerve stimulation: Effective migraine treatment?
Omega-6 fatty acids: Can they cause heart disease?
Osteoporosis: How long must I take bisphosphonates?
Organic baby food: Better for baby?
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
OraVerse: Reversing dental numbness
Olive oil: Why choose it over other fats?
Ovulation signs: When is conception most likely?
Ovary removal (oophorectomy): A risk factor for dementia?
Ocular migraine: When to seek help
Ovarian cysts and infertility: A connection?
Oil of oregano: Can it treat sinusitis?
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Psoriasis treatment: Can fish oil supplements reduce symptoms?
Phantosmia: What causes olfactory hallucinations?
Passive-aggressive behavior: What are the red flags?
Phosphatidylserine supplements: Can they improve memory?
Pregnancy and lactose intolerance: How do you get enough calcium?
Perimenopause birth control: What are my options?
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?
Petroleum jelly: Safe for a dry nose?
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?
Palliative care: Who is it for?
Pancreatic cancer treatment: Why is it so challenging?
Pink eye treatment: What if I wear contact lenses?
Poinsettia plants: Are they poisonous?
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
Pregnancy and hot tubs: What's the risk?
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Plugged ears: What is the remedy?
Presbyopia: Is it causing your blurred vision?
Prostate cancer treatment: Does initial treatment preclude others later?
Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds?
Psoriasis diet: Can changing your diet treat psoriasis?
Protein shakes: Good for weight loss?
Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know
Paced breathing: Can it help with hot flashes?
Palindromic rheumatism: Precursor to rheumatoid arthritis?
Pain and depression: Is there a link?
Pros and cons of taking a magnesium supplement
Polypill: Does it treat heart disease?
Pomegranate juice: Can it lower cholesterol?
Pubic hair removal: Are there benefits?
PrEP: How effective is it at preventing HIV?
Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?
Play it safe when taking food to a loved one in the hospital
Parkinsonism: Causes and coping strategies
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?
Paternal age: How does it affect a baby?
Pregnancy after gastric bypass: Is it safe?
Percent Daily Value: What does it mean?
Prostatitis: Can sexual activity make it worse?
Photodynamic therapy: An effective treatment for lung cancer?
Pseudoaneurysm: What causes it?
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
Pseudoclaudication: Is it related to claudication?
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Rheumatoid arthritis: Can diet affect symptoms?
Runner's diarrhea: How can I prevent it?
Recreational ED drug use: Is it safe?
Resperate: Can it help reduce blood pressure?
Reactive hypoglycemia: What can I do?
Recurrent prostate infection: What are the treatment options?
Rhabdomyolysis from statins: What's the risk?
Rosacea treatment: Can light therapy reduce symptoms?
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the eyes?
Renal diet for vegetarians: What about protein?
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the lungs?
Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
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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
Silent heart attack: What are the risks?
Sensitive teeth: What treatments are available?
Sugar challenge: Cut the sweetness for 2 weeks
Sleep apnea and caffeine: Any connection?
Shingles treatment: Does alcohol use affect therapy?
Sleep and weight gain: What's the connection?
Soy: Does it worsen hypothyroidism?
Sunburn treatment: Do I need medical attention?
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting?
Shift work: Improving daytime sleep
Spider veins: How are they removed?
Sundowning: Late-day confusion
Shingles vaccine: Can I transmit the vaccine virus to others?
Strep throat in infants: A common diagnosis?
Suggestions as you consider your future career
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?
Sjogren's syndrome: Can it cause recurrent UTIs?
Sex and coronavirus: Can you get COVID-19 from sexual activity?
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?
Sinus infection and toothache: Any connection?
Starting solids: When is the right time?
Superslow strength training: Does it work?
Splitting doses: A good strategy for colonoscopy preparation?
Slow metabolism: Is it to blame for weight gain?
Sulfa allergy: Which medications should I avoid?
Sex during vaginal infection: Is it harmful?
Sleep aids: Could antihistamines help me sleep?
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?
Shingles vaccine: Should I get it?
Stress and hair loss: Are they related?
Service dogs assist with diabetes care
Spastic colon: What does it mean?
Savella for fibromyalgia: Helpful for fatigue?
Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?
Small cell, large cell cancer: What this means
Sleep deprivation: A cause of high blood pressure?
Sun rash: Causes and prevention
Super lice: Should I be worried about these treatment-resistant pests?
Sex after years of abstinence: OK to resume?
Stevia: Can it help with weight control?
Semen allergy: A cause of infertility?
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The best foods for healthy skin
Trampoline jumping: Safe for kids?
Tips for cutting costs of blood glucose test strips
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?
Trouble breathing: Could it be asthma?
TENS therapy: An option for fibromyalgia treatment?
Testosterone therapy side effects: What are the heart risks?
Tilted uterus: Can it lead to infertility?
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?
Tinnitus causes: Could my antidepressant be the culprit?
Tobacco sticks and other heated tobacco products
Testicular microlithiasis: Is it linked with testicular cancer?
Tanning beds: Safer than the sun?
Taurine in energy drinks: What is it?
Thyroid disease: Can it affect a person's mood?
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
Tendinitis pain: Should I apply ice or heat?
Test anxiety: Can it be treated?
Tetanus shots: Is it risky to receive 'extra' boosters?
Tanning: Does a base tan prevent sunburn?
Testosterone level: Can you boost it naturally?
Too much vitamin C: Is it harmful?
Tattoo removal cream: Does it work?
The right way to wash fruits and vegetables
Tarlov cysts: A cause of low back pain?
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
Thin skin? Added protection helps
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Vaccination schedule: Why so many so fast?
Vegetarian diet: Can it help me control my diabetes?
Vitamin D for babies: Are supplements needed?
Vitamins for MS: Do supplements make a difference?
VLDL cholesterol: Is it harmful?
Vitamin B-12 injections for weight loss: Do they work?
Vitamin B-12: Can it improve memory in Alzheimer's?
Vitamin D: Can it prevent Alzheimer's & dementia?
Vitamin D toxicity: What if you get too much?
Vitamin B-12 and depression: Are they related?
Vasectomy: Does it increase my risk of prostate cancer?
Vegetable juice: As good as whole vegetables?
Vitamin D and MS: Is there any connection?
Vegetarian diet: Will it help me lose weight?
Valerian: A safe and effective herbal sleep aid?
Vaping during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Vicks VapoRub: An effective nasal decongestant?
Vaginal dryness after menopause: How to treat it?
Vaccines during pregnancy: Are they safe?
Vulvar varicosities during pregnancy: What can you do?
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Wilson's syndrome: An accepted medical diagnosis?
White patch on skin: A cause for concern?
Weightlifting belt: Do I need one?
Why does diet matter after bariatric surgery?
What is a heart failure action plan?
Weight-loss hypnosis: Does it work?
Wisdom teeth removal: When is it necessary?
What is ROP and how is it treated?
Whole-body vibration: An effective workout?
White coat hypertension: When blood pressure rises at the doctor's office
Wrist blood pressure monitors: Are they accurate?
What is wheatgrass? Why is it in my drink?
Weight loss: Better to cut calories or exercise more?
What is MERS-CoV, and what should I do?
Weightlifting: Bad for your blood pressure?
Whitening toothpaste: Does it whiten teeth?
Waist size may be a predictor of life expectancy
What is meant by the term "heart age"?
Weightlifting: Best before or after an aerobic workout?
What is BPA? Should I be worried about it?
What's causing my infant's diarrhea?
Walking: Is it enough for weight loss?
Why is weight loss before pregnancy important?
Why isn't there a hepatitis C vaccine?
Water after meals: Does it disturb digestion?
Will an air purifier eliminate cigarette smoke?
What are superbugs and how can I protect myself from infection?
What's the difference between H1N1 flu and influenza A?
Walking pneumonia: What does it mean?
Weight training: Free weights vs. machine weights
When the heat is on, which oil should you use?
What are opioids and why are they dangerous?
What do expiration dates really mean?
Warfarin diet: What foods should I avoid?
Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?
Water exercise: Does pool temperature matter?
Walking poles: Good for brisk walking?
Weight management during the holidays
What is chikungunya fever, and should I be worried?
What is compassionate use of experimental drugs?
White stool: Should I be concerned?
Water retention: Are there natural diuretics?
What is the Asian longhorned tick and where is it found?
What is the Zika virus, and should I be worried?
Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?
Weighted hula hoops: Hoopla or good exercise?
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