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April 01, 2008 12:14 PM EDT --
Most people who have surgery to treat colorectal cancer will regain the full function of their bowels. A few, however, will need a colostomy, the surgical procedure that routes a small portion of the . . .
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April 22, 2008 01:29 PM EDT --
Most of us assume that nonprescription items, also known as over-the-counter medications, are safe and have almost no risk of serious side effects. And when taken as directed, the vast majority of over-the-counter . . .
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April 29, 2008 05:23 PM EDT --
A new risk calculator developed by researchers from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) assesses a woman's risk of breaking a hip in the next five years. And it does so without considering bone . . .
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May 06, 2008 03:45 PM EDT --
When it comes to screening for prostate cancer, the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test has been the gold standard. But PSA testing is not perfect. It cannot distinguish prostate cancer from benign conditions . . .
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June 10, 2008 11:52 AM EDT --
Even though fatigue is one of the most common medical complaints, you may feel hesitant about making a doctor's appointment just to say you lack energy. But don't wait until you're so tired . . .
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June 17, 2008 05:24 PM EDT --
When it comes to foods that prevent or promote disease, experts know less about dietary protein than they do about fats and carbohydrates. Still, large ongoing studies have revealed some connections between . . .
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June 17, 2008 05:28 PM EDT --
The below table can give you a better understanding of how particular vitamins and minerals work in your body, how much of each nutrient you need every day, and what types of food to eat to ensure that . . .
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May 13, 2008 02:52 PM EDT --
They're versatile and have a long track record. But should you count on a beta blocker to treat your high blood pressure?
Beta blockers — also known as beta-adrenergic blockers or beta . . .
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April 01, 2008 12:17 PM EDT --
An interview with Harvard breast cancer surgeon Dr. Carolyn Kaelin
Breast cancer is unique for every woman who experiences it. But every survivor's story offers hard-won knowledge that may help . . .
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May 20, 2008 02:26 PM EDT --
If you use e-mail, chances are you've received an urgent "PLEASE READ THIS!" message about the dangers of microwaving food in plastic containers or plastic wrap. The message warns that chemicals . . .
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June 03, 2008 12:03 PM EDT --
Global warming is on everyone's mind, as it should be. But even before climate changes kicked in, summers were hot. And whatever the future holds for our environment, summer's heat is as predictable . . .
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June 10, 2008 11:49 AM EDT --
Hundreds of over-the-counter and prescription drugs can cause daytime drowsiness or fatigue. The most common classes of drugs associated with such side effects are antihistamines, high blood pressure . . .
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July 01, 2008 02:44 PM EDT --
When it comes to an allergy, your immune system acts like the Incredible Hulk, senselessly following good intentions gone wrong. In allergic individuals, genetics and environment have conspired to make . . .
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July 01, 2008 02:47 PM EDT --
Allergic reactions are inappropriate, overblown responses mounted by the body's immune system against a harmless substance. Take ragweed pollen, for example. Ragweed pollen is not poisonous, infectious, . . .
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July 08, 2008 04:47 PM EDT --
Here are some tips for painlessly improving the quality of your diet.
Instead of these foods:
Try using these foods:
Food preparation
Butter, solid margarine, . . .
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July 15, 2008 11:35 AM EDT --
New work shows it's never too late to treat high blood pressure.
Much is known about the benefits of treating high blood pressure. It helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, heart failure, and . . .
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July 15, 2008 11:38 AM EDT --
In a study, blood pressure improved for people who monitored it at home and sent results to a pharmacist. The pharmacist could adjust doses and prescribe new medicines. More than half of people in this . . .
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April 15, 2008 04:36 PM EDT --
Prostate cancer is common. About 220,000 men in the United States will learn that they have prostate cancer this year. Despite tests to detect it early and several effective treatments, the disease kills . . .
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April 15, 2008 04:41 PM EDT --
People with certain gene variations may do better with different blood pressure drugs, a study suggests. Researchers looked at data from a previous study that included more than 38,000 people who were . . .
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April 29, 2008 05:07 PM EDT --
Although many medications help prevent osteoporotic fractures, there's not enough evidence to say whether any one of them is superior. That's the conclusion of a systematic review by researchers . . .
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