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Ask Dr. Etingin: What Causes Hives?; Diminished Sense of Smell

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Several weeks ago I broke out in hives. What exactly are hives, and what causes…

Vitamin Supplements: Yes, or No?

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A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Adult-Onset Asthma; Hair Thinning and Loss

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I had an episode of shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing during an exercise class….

Ask Dr. Etingin: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; Red Blood Cell Count

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I have all the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including abdominal pain, gas, bloating,…

What is Selenium?

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Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in the soil, water, and in certain (mostly…

What Happens if You Have Too Much or Too Little Fat in Your Diet? 

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While fat has often been dubbed as a dietary nemesis, it’s important to know that…

Savoring Seaweed

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Have you eaten seaweed? A traditional food in many cultures, seaweed and other algae are…

Speak Up About Your Mental Health

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Mental health problems are exceedingly common, especially in women: One out of every two women…

Memory Problems Have Many Causes Besides Dementia

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Do you stop talking mid-sentence because you can’t find the right word, or forget where…

Gout: Common, Misunderstood, and Curable

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Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. It affects an estimated 8 million…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Antihistamines; Ablation for varicose vein; Dyspnea

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What are antihistamines, and how do they work? Antihistamines are medications that reduce or block…

Why Is My Blood Pressure Higher in the Morning?

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If you monitor your blood pressure at home, you may notice that your pressure is…

Updates on a New Alopecia Treatment

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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), alopecia areata is a disease of the…

Living with Tinnitus

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© Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesHearing aids can help ease the burden of tinnitus…

Take Shortness of Breath Seriously; It May Be a Symptom of Heart Failure

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About 5.7 million Americans have heart failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Evaluate Your Cognitive Abilities with These Tests

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The possibility of having Alzheimer’s disease (AD) worries many older adults—not surprising, considering that an…

What Is Hypersomnia?

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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), hypersomnia is recurring and…

What is Selenium and Its Benefits?

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Selenium may have caught your attention, as it’s one among many supplements that has been…

Nutrition for Moms-to-Be

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Good nutrition is important at every stage of life, and when a woman is eating…

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…

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…

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:…

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 The Doctor: January 2022

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

An Eyelid Bump Could Be a Symptom of High Cholesterol

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XP eyelid bumps are cholesterol deposits in the skin of your eyelids. There may one…

Is It Normal Forgetfulness
or Something More Serious?

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We toss them off with a laugh as “senior moments,” but those memory lapses that…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Long-term effects of constipation; The “Whole30” eating plan

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Can constipation cause damage to the intestines? Occasional constipation, which is usually defined as having…

Use Food to Fight Goiter

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The thyroid gland may be small, but it’s incredibly important, affecting almost every organ in…

Symptoms of Iodine Deficiency & How It Affects Your Thyroid

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Iodine is an essential nutrient. That means your body needs it, but it can’t make…

Skin Problems Are Common in Older Adults

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Even if you never had skin problems in your youth, it’s common to suffer from…

Embracing Soy Foods

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Soy foods—like edamame, tofu, soymilk, and tempeh—are nutrient-rich, easy to use, and an excellent source…

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

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Endocrinologist Deepashree Gupta, MD, UCLA Medical Center, simply defines diabetes as a disorder in which…

Older Women Especially Vulnerable to Alzheimer’s

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More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), and research suggests that…

Treat the Medical Conditions That May Be Robbing Your Memory and Thinking Skills

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Health conditions that may not, on the surface, seem to have anything to do with…

Many Factors Can Contribute to Hair Loss

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No one is happy about losing their hair, but it is especially troubling for women….

Newsbriefs: Reduce inflammation; Prediabetes; Weight loss and exercise; Vegan diet boost metabolism; Colorectal cancer; Omega 3s

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Reduce Inflammation with More Plant Foods High consumption of animal products (meat, fish, and dairy)…

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Affects One in Four American Adults

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Have you ever heard of a condition called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? If you…

Calcium-Rich Foods: Dairy and Non-Dairy Options, and How Much You Need Per Day

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In late 2016, Johns Hopkins Medicine released the results of a 10-year study that questioned…

Changes in the Aging Male

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A growth here, a wayward stream there, weird noises in the night: Age happens and…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Involuntary weight loss; Surgery concerns; Douching and cancer risk

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My mother, who is 75, has lost weight recently. She says she feels fine, but…

Get Relief From Constipation

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Bowel movements may not be a common topic of polite conversation, but most people suffer…

Are You at Risk for Calcium Deficiency?

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You probably know that calcium is important for growing and keeping your bones strong. Did…

Why Hair Falls Out and Gets Thinner

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Hair has a natural cycle of growth and decline (called shedding). So, if you occasionally…

What Is Leptin? It May Be the Key to Unlocking Fat Loss

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Officially discovered in 1994, leptin is a hormone that has quickly become known as a…

Why Is Sugar Bad for You?

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Osteoporosis poses a disease threat that is greater than that of both hypertension (high blood…

3 Toxic Chemicals Tied to Depression: Symptoms You Need to Recognize (Part 3 of 3)

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“I feel tired all the time.”  “I have frequent headaches.”  “I’m down and I just…

Signs of Anxiety and Causes of Panic Attacks in Women

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It has long been known that women are twice as likely as men to suffer…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Ablation for varicose veins … Constipation … Antihistamines

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Q: My doctor has recommended a procedure called ablation to remove a painful varicose vein…