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