Category: Life Sciences

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…