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Annual Physical Exam Checklist

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It can be called an annual physical exam, a general physical exam, or a wellness…

Are UV Nail Lamps Safe? Ultraviolet Light and Cancer

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According to the American Cancer Society, radiation energy from the sun is called ultraviolet (UV)…

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Is My Liver Damage Reversible?

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Fatty liver disease is just what it sounds like, the buildup of fat inside your…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Treatment for tinnitus; Causes of low red blood cell count

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I recently started hearing chirping noises, and my doctor said it’s tinnitus. Are there any…

Frequent Daytime Fatigue May Be Caused by a Sleep Disorder

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Getting inadequate sleep may be doing far more than making you feel tired and out…

OTC Pain Relievers May Have Side Effects, Just Like Prescription Drugs

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You probably don’t think much about it when you take a couple of Advil or…

Ease Symptoms of IBS with Lifestyle Strategies

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Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. But…

Supplements Aren’t Always Safe

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Most American adults take some kind of dietary supplement every day, according to the National…

Frontline: Vitamin D; Risk of dementia; Osteoporosis Drug

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Higher Vitamin D Levels Linked with Milder COVID-19 Cases Researchers in Israel found “striking” differences…

Menopause and Your Health

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Many of my patients ask me: “What do I need to focus on or be…

Unhealthy Air Quality: What Should You Do When the AQI is Too High?

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According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air pollution can be dangerous to…

Why Do I Bruise So Easily? Common Causes for Bruising

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Bruising is caused by breaks in tiny blood vessels that are beneath your skin but…

The Link Between Epstein Barr Virus, Multiple Sclerosis, and Long COVID

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Epstein Barr virus is a virus that infects almost everybody by the time they are…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Acupuncture vs. acupressure; Causes of bad breath; Kyphoplasty

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What’s the difference between acupuncture and acupressure? Is it true that acupuncture doesn’t hurt? Both…

Address Urinary Incontinence to Restore Your Quality of Life

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Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, more…

What’s Your Risk of CVD?

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One of the most significant potential health threats women face as we get older is…

Heart Attack Symptoms Don’t Always Occur in Your Chest

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Although health experts have known for many years that women’s risk of heart disease increases…

Ask Tufts Experts: Nutrition Label Nutrients; Diet and Diverticulitis

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Why can’t I find vitamin C on most Nutrition Facts labels? Who decides which vitamins…

Newsbites: Weight loss; vitamin B12 and depression; vegetables for bone health

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Move More, More Often to Maintain Weight Loss A study provided six months of mediated…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Donating platelets; When to stop therapy; Ankle fusion

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I donate blood several times a year, and my blood bank recently asked me to…

Thyroid Diseases Can Produce a Wide Variety of Symptoms

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Thyroid disorders aren’t a top health concern for most women, but they are very common:…

Frontline: Exercise to limit anxiety; Lower stroke risk; Dementia-associated agitation

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Reduce Anxiety Symptoms with Regular Exercise Anxiety disorders are commonly treated with cognitive behavioral therapy…

A Resolution for Better Health

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New Year’s resolutions related to health are nothing new: Lose weight, eat healthier, get more…

An Irregular Heartbeat May Be a Sign of Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an abnormal heart rhythm, is estimated to affect as many as 6…

Ask Tufts Experts: Fortified Foods vs. Supplements; Conflicting Information on Research

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How are nutrients in fortified or enriched foods different from nutrients in dietary supplements? Alice…

Are You at Risk for Vitamin B12 Deficiency?

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If you’ve noticed you’re feeling a bit more tired and weak and your brain isn’t…

What You Need to Know About “Leaky Gut Syndrome”

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In recent years, the internet has been full of articles describing symptoms of “leaky gut…

Meditation: Yes, it Can Work for You

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Meditation is a way to calm and focus the mind. Research suggests various kinds of…

Ask The Doctor: January 2022

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I am struggling with bad breath. What can I do? Bad breath can occur for…

Uterine Fibroids and Polyps

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Many women have uterine fibroids and polyps, which are typically benign tumors. These growths don’t…