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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?
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?
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?
Artificial tears: How to select eyedrops for dry eyes
Alzheimer's: Can a Mediterranean diet lower my risk?
Aortic calcification: An early sign of heart valve problems?
Autism spectrum disorder and digestive symptoms
Albuterol side effects: Can I avoid them?
Activity trackers — help or hindrance for weight loss?
Acute sinusitis: Do over-the-counter treatments help?
Aspirin allergy: What are the symptoms?
Allergy medications and pregnancy: What's safe?
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?
Acid reflux and GERD: The same thing?
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
Acetyl-L-carnitine: Can it relieve MS fatigue?
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?
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?
Acute bronchitis: Is it contagious?
Axona: Medical food to treat Alzheimer's
Alkaline water: Better than plain water?
Antidepressant withdrawal: Is there such a thing?
Avulsion fracture: How is it treated?
Arcus senilis: A sign of high cholesterol?
Air travel with infant: Is it safe?
Alzheimer's prevention: Does it exist?
Aromatherapy: Is it worthwhile?
ADHD diet: Do food additives cause hyperactivity?
Adrenal fatigue: What causes it?
Aging and unsteady gait: What can you do?
Asthma: Why are symptoms worse during my period?
Anxiety: A cause of high blood pressure?
Autism spectrum disorder treatment: Can special diets help?
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Blood thinners: Can I still get blood clots?
Breast-feeding strike: Why do babies refuse to nurse?
Botox injections: Can they relieve arthritis pain?
Blood pressure cuff: Does size matter?
Breast implants and cancer: Any connection?
Breast cancer radiation: Can it cause dry skin?
Blood clots during menstruation: A concern?
Bladder outlet obstruction: Causes in men?
Bipolar disorder in children: Is it possible?
Build resilience to better handle diabetes
Bleeding after hysterectomy: What's normal?
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?
Bacterial vs. viral infections: How do they differ?
Breast-feeding and alcohol: Is it OK to drink?
Breast cysts: What role does caffeine play?
Blood pressure: Does it have a daily pattern?
Blood poisoning: When to see a doctor
Body fat analyzers: How accurate are they?
Body fat: What happens to lost fat?
Back labor: Childbirth myth or reality?
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?
Body weight training: Is it effective for strength training?
Baby sign language: A good idea?
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?
Brominated vegetable oil: Why is BVO in my drink?
Blood sugar levels can fluctuate for many reasons
Bipolar medications and weight gain
Bathroom during labor: What if you have to go?
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
Bitter orange weight-loss supplements: Do they work?
Back pain relief: Ergonomic chair or fitness ball?
Baby Einstein videos: Good for infant development?
Breast milk sharing: How does it work?
Beta blockers: How do they affect exercise?
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?
Choosing sunglasses: Is UV protection important?
Cardiac asthma: What causes it?
Cold and flu viruses: How long can they live outside the body?
Coping with anxiety: Can diet make a difference?
COVID-19 (coronavirus) drugs: Are there any that work?
Can vaginal seeding after a C-section benefit your baby?
Can I use yoga for weight loss?
Couvade: Is sympathetic pregnancy real?
Colloidal silver supplements: Are they safe?
Cervical length: Why does it matter during pregnancy?
Calcium supplements: Do men need them?
COVID-19 and pets: Can dogs and cats get coronavirus?
Coconut oil: Can it cure hypothyroidism?
Coronavirus: What is it and how can I protect myself?
Cord blood banking: What are the options?
Chronic stress: Can it cause depression?
Coughing after quitting smoking: What's the deal?
Curcumin: Can it slow cancer growth?
Carpal tunnel exercises: Can they relieve symptoms?
Concussion in children: What are the effects?
Cochlear implants: Who are they for?
Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful?
Coronavirus infection by race: What's behind the health disparities?
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?
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?
Corn syrup for constipation: OK for babies?
Can whole-grain foods lower blood pressure?
Candida cleanse diet: What does it treat?
Control email to regain control of your life
Caffeine and menopause symptoms: Is there a link?
Craving and chewing ice: A sign of anemia?
Cold symptoms: Does drinking milk increase phlegm?
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
Crohn's disease symptom: Is fatigue common?
Cannabis for MS: Can it help treat symptoms?
Can COVID-19 (coronavirus) spread through food, water, surfaces and pets?
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure?
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Can yoga help me keep caregiver stress in check?
Cabbage soup diet: Can it help with weight loss?
Cupping therapy: Can it relieve fibromyalgia pain?
Conflicting mammogram results: What can I do?
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
COVID-19 and high blood pressure: Am I at risk?
Chronic bladder infection: Is there a cure?
Child growth: Can you predict adult height?
Cigar smoking: Safer than cigarette smoking?
Contact tracing and COVID-19: What is it and how does it work?
Chapped lips: What's the best remedy?
Clinical depression: What does that mean?
Chickenpox and pregnancy: What are the concerns?
Calories in sushi: What are the low-cal options?
Coping with pain after breast surgery
Chemotherapy side effects: A cause of heart disease?
Chelation therapy for heart disease: Does it work?
Coffee calories: Sabotaging your weight loss?
Chronic fatigue: Can a natural remedy boost my energy?
Coronary artery spasm: Cause for concern?
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?
Cataract surgery: Will my vision deteriorate after cataract surgery?
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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?
Diabetes: How do I help protect my liver?
Diabetes foods: Can I substitute honey for sugar?
Does soy really affect breast cancer risk?
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?
Does older age increase the risk of atrial fibrillation?
Dental floss vs. water pick: Which is better?
Drinking alcohol: Is it safe after hepatitis C cure?
Discolored baby teeth: A cause for concern?
Diuretics: A cause of low potassium?
Diet soda: How much is too much?
Diabetes treatment: Can cinnamon lower blood sugar?
Denture care: How do I clean dentures?
Doppler ultrasound: What is it used for?
Diabetes diet: Should I avoid sweet fruits?
Demyelinating disease: What can you do about it?
Diabetes and depression: Coping with the two conditions
Diabetes management: Does aspirin therapy prevent heart problems?
Degenerative changes in the spine: Is this arthritis?
Dental fillings: Should metal fillings be replaced with composite?
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?
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
Depression and anxiety: Can I have both?
Diabetes and travel: Planning is key
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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?
Elliptical machines: Better than treadmills?
Early miscarriage: Is stress a factor?
Elective abortion: Does it affect subsequent pregnancies?
Estriol as a potential treatment option for multiple sclerosis (MS)
Eye exam: Is a laser retina scan worthwhile?
Exercise and multiple sclerosis
Eye dilation: Necessary with every eye exam?
Echinacea: Is it effective for the common cold?
Ebola transmission: Can Ebola spread through the air?
Epidural steroid injections: Why limited dosing?
Early hepatitis C infection: How often does it become chronic?
Enterovirus D68: How can I protect my child?
Eggs: Are they good or bad for my cholesterol?
Early HIV symptoms: What are they?
Electric toothbrush: Better than a manual toothbrush?
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?
Emerging treatments for multiple sclerosis
Exercise: How much do I need every day?
Erectile dysfunction treatment: How can your partner help?
Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?
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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Foamy urine: What does it mean?
Free blood pressure machines: Are they accurate?
Fasting diet: Can it improve my heart health?
Fruit juice: Good or bad for kids?
Flu shots for kids: Does my child need a flu shot?
Food allergy vs. food intolerance: What's the difference?
Fundal height: An accurate sign of fetal growth?
Fibrocystic breast changes: Linked to breast cancer?
Female orgasm: No climax with vaginal penetration?
Flu shot: Will it prevent the stomach flu?
Foot swelling during air travel: A concern?
Fingolimod during pregnancy: Is it safe?
Flaxseed: Does it affect risk of prostate cancer?
Fallopian tubes: Is pregnancy possible with only one?
Fish and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Fluzone High-Dose: What distinguishes it from other flu vaccines?
Flu shot in pregnancy: Is it safe?
Fibromyalgia: Can acupuncture relieve symptoms?
Flu and pregnancy: Is antiviral medication safe?
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?
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?
Fast weight loss: What's wrong with it?
Fat grams: How to track fat in your diet
Falling during pregnancy: Reason to worry?
Frequent sex: Does it protect against prostate cancer?
Fear of public speaking: How can I overcome it?
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?
Glucosamine: Does it affect blood sugar?
Gastric bypass surgery: What happens if I regain the weight?
GERD: Can certain medications make it worse?
Grapefruit: Beware of dangerous medication interactions
Guidelines for a good ileostomy diet
Graves' dermopathy: How is it treated?
Gallbladder cleanse: A 'natural' remedy for gallstones?
GLP-1 agonists: Diabetes drugs and weight loss
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?
High-frequency hearing loss: Can hearing aids help?
Hydrated skin: Does drinking water help?
HPV infection: A cause of cancer in men?
High-protein diets: Are they safe?
Hypothyroidism and infertility: Any connection?
Hernia truss: Can it help an inguinal hernia?
How can I cope with caregiver guilt?
How to treat a piercing site infection
High blood pressure and cold remedies: Which are safe?
HCG diet: Is it safe and effective?
High-fructose corn syrup: Any health concerns?
Heel spurs: Do they always cause pain?
Hypothyroidism diet: Can certain foods increase thyroid function?
Hypertensive crisis: What are the symptoms?
Hand drying reduces spread of germs
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?
Hypothyroidism symptoms: Can hypothyroidism cause eye problems?
Healthy heart for life: Avoiding heart disease
Herbal treatment for anxiety: Is it effective?
Heart failure and sex: Is it safe?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Can it reduce stroke damage?
Headaches during pregnancy: What's the best treatment?
Herbs and supplements: Can they enhance fertility?
High cholesterol treatment: Does cinnamon lower cholesterol?
Hygiene hypothesis: Early germ exposure prevents asthma?
How is brown fat different from other fat?
Hyperextended knee: Cause of serious injury?
Hookah smoking: Is it safer than cigarette smoking?
Honey: An effective cough remedy?
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?
How to heal cracked skin at thumb tip
Heavy periods: Can folic acid help?
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
Hyperlactation: What causes it?
HER2-positive breast cancer: What is 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?
Hypothyroidism: Does it cause joint pain?
Hangover prevention: Do lighter colored drinks help?
Hepatitis C: What happens in end-stage liver disease?
Hypothyroidism: Should I take iodine supplements?
Hodgkin's vs. non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: What's the difference?
Hypnobirthing: How does it work?
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?
Infant swimming: Do indoor pools increase asthma risk?
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?
Is the definition of Alzheimer's disease changing?
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?
Lupus: How does it affect the kidneys?
Lack of sleep: Can it make you sick?
Low amniotic fluid: Can it be treated?
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?
Lung nodules: Can they be cancerous?
Lentils: How do I cook with them?
Low milk supply: What causes it?
Lexapro side effects: Is breast tenderness common?
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?
Latisse: The answer for longer, thicker eyelashes?
Loss of sex drive in men: Natural with aging?
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
Liver cysts: A cause of abdominal pain?
Lupus: Can it cause hair loss?
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA): What is it?
Liposuction alternatives: Do fat-reduction devices work?
Lactation suppression: Can medication help?
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Manage your health and time while balancing work demands
Mangosteen juice: Can it relieve arthritis pain?
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?
Mammogram: Can it find cancer in dense breasts?
MRI: Is gadolinium safe for people with kidney problems?
Moldy cheese: Is it OK to eat?
Managing anxiety in MS: What works?
Multigrain vs. whole grain: Which is healthier?
Mononucleosis and Epstein-Barr: What's the connection?
Magic mouthwash: Effective for chemotherapy mouth sores?
Menopause hormone therapy: Who shouldn't take it?
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?
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?
Migraine medications and antidepressants: A risky mix?
Migraine treatment: Can antidepressants help?
MSM for arthritis pain: Is it safe?
Metabolism boost for weight loss?
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
Myofascial release therapy: Can it relieve back pain?
Menopause hormone therapy: Follow-up appointments?
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Nasal spray addiction: Is it real?
Narrow stools: Should I be concerned?
Natural breast enhancement: Do supplements work?
Nail ridges: Cause for concern?
Nail psoriasis: Can treatment or home care help?
Neti pot: Can it clear your nose?
Niacin overdose: What are the symptoms?
Newborn sleep: Should I wake my baby for feedings?
Natural aphrodisiacs: Do they work?
Nail biting: Does it cause long-term damage?
Nocturnal panic attacks: What causes them?
NSAIDs: Do they increase my risk of heart attack and stroke?
Nausea during pregnancy: A good thing?
Neti pot solution: Can I make my own?
Natural acne treatment: What's most effective?
Normal stress or adjustment disorder?
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
Organic baby food: Better for baby?
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
OraVerse: Reversing dental numbness
Ozone air purifiers: Can they improve asthma symptoms?
Ovarian cancer vaccine: Can it prevent recurrence?
Osteoporosis drugs: Risk of bone problems in jaw, thigh?
Omega-6 fatty acids: Can they cause heart disease?
Occipital nerve stimulation: Effective migraine treatment?
Osteoporosis: How long must I take bisphosphonates?
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?
Pancreatic cancer treatment: Why is it so challenging?
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
Pink eye treatment: What if I wear contact lenses?
Poinsettia plants: Are they poisonous?
Pregnancy and hot tubs: What's the risk?
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?
Phenylalanine in diet soda: Is it harmful?
Prolotherapy: Solution to low back pain?
Pap smear: Do I need one if I'm a virgin?
Prenatal vitamins: OK for women who aren't pregnant?
Polymyositis: Can it affect my lungs?
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder: Different from PMS?
Pap test: Can it detect ovarian cancer?
Pregnancy acne: What's the best treatment?
Presbyopia: Is it causing your blurred vision?
Plugged ears: What is the remedy?
Pet allergy: Are there hypoallergenic dog breeds?
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
Phosphatidylserine supplements: Can they improve memory?
Pregnancy and lactose intolerance: How do you get enough calcium?
Perimenopause birth control: What are my options?
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?
Play it safe when taking food to a loved one in the hospital
PrEP: How effective is it at preventing HIV?
Prostate cancer: Does PSA level affect prognosis?
Prednisone withdrawal: Why taper down slowly?
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?
Post-traumatic stress: How can you help your loved one?
Prostate cancer metastasis: Where does prostate cancer spread?
Prostate cancer brachytherapy: Can I pass radiation to others?
PSA levels: Can they rise after partial prostate removal?
Pseudoaneurysm: What causes it?
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
Prostatitis: Can sexual activity make it worse?
Pseudoclaudication: Is it related to claudication?
Photodynamic therapy: An effective treatment for lung cancer?
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Rheumatoid arthritis: Can diet affect symptoms?
Rhabdomyolysis from statins: What's the risk?
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the eyes?
Rosacea treatment: Can light therapy reduce symptoms?
Recurrent prostate infection: What are the treatment options?
Routine cancer screening during coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Resperate: Can it help reduce blood pressure?
Reactive hypoglycemia: What can I do?
Renal diet for vegetarians: What about protein?
Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the lungs?
Runner's diarrhea: How can I prevent it?
Recreational ED drug use: Is it safe?
Repeat C-sections: Is there a limit?
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
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Smoking: Does it cause wrinkles?
Shaving hair: Does shaved hair grow back thicker?
Scalp psoriasis vs. seborrheic dermatitis: What's the difference?
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
Sundowning: Late-day confusion
Suggestions as you consider your future career
Shingles vaccine: Can I transmit the vaccine virus to others?
Strep throat in infants: A common diagnosis?
Shift work: Improving daytime sleep
Spider veins: How are they removed?
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?
Soy: Does it worsen hypothyroidism?
Sunburn treatment: Do I need medical attention?
Sitting risks: How harmful is too much sitting?
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?
Silent heart attack: What are the risks?
Sensitive teeth: What treatments are available?
Sugar challenge: Cut the sweetness for 2 weeks
Shingles treatment: Does alcohol use affect therapy?
Sleep apnea and caffeine: Any connection?
Sleep and weight gain: What's the connection?
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?
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
Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?
Spastic colon: What does it mean?
Savella for fibromyalgia: Helpful for fatigue?
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?
Small cell, large cell cancer: What this means
Stevia: Can it help with weight control?
Semen allergy: A cause of infertility?
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Trampoline jumping: Safe for kids?
The best foods for healthy skin
Tips for cutting costs of blood glucose test strips
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