
Is Going Gluten-Free a Smart Strategy for You?
In recent years, the number of “gluten-free” food products has grown substantially. That’s because gluten—a…

In recent years, the number of “gluten-free” food products has grown substantially. That’s because gluten—a…

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Medical cannabis might be a helpful therapy for some people who have chronic pain, but…

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Breast cancer gets a lot of coverage in health news, but the three gynecologic cancers—cervical,…

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Q. Can high blood pressure cause sex problems? A. Sexual function can potentially be affected…

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Like the population at large, it’s not unusual for people with dementia to also experience…

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Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but research suggests that the…

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a buildup of plaque within the peripheral arteries in the…

Getting Enough Sleep May Cut Your Risk of Dementia People in their 50s and 60s…

It is well known that a short period of pain – called acute pain –…

Prostatectomy is the surgical removal of your prostate gland. During an open prostatectomy procedure, your…

Q. Should I take any vitamins or supplements for brain health? I want to do…

Asthma is typically thought of as a respiratory disease that affects mostly children. Nevertheless, this…
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You might think that a surgery as complicated as knee or hip replacement requires general…

PPIs are medications used to reduce stomach acid and heartburn. Heartburn is the burning pain…

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Based on some early studies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added a warning on…

We all know that calcium is good for our bones and milk is a great…

Q I have a torn rotator cuff from playing tennis. Is this serious? A Repetitive…

You may have read about a condition called estrogen dominance. This theory, proposed in a…

If you have ever experienced “butterflies in your stomach” or felt like your guts were…

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Peyronie’s disease (PD) affects about one in 10 men, mostly at middle age, but older…

Each year, about one in three adults ages 65 and older falls, and up to…