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2006
Strength training provides benefits
Gallstones
Preserving vision
Bird flu
Beyond Viagra
Device may reduce stroke risk from chronic atrial fibrillation
More evidence concerning aspirin use before heart surgery
Meat substitutes
Sunscreen
View Full January 2006 Issue
Gallstones
Preserving vision
Bird flu
Beyond Viagra
Device may reduce stroke risk from chronic atrial fibrillation
More evidence concerning aspirin use before heart surgery
Meat substitutes
Sunscreen
View Full January 2006 Issue
Buying glasses
Heart imaging
Healing grief
Managing nausea
Keeping the beat
No-needle insulin
Fish oil not effective in preventing heart arrhythmias in some
Sulfite allergies
Blood pressure machines
Human growth hormone
View Full February 2006 Issue
Heart imaging
Healing grief
Managing nausea
Keeping the beat
No-needle insulin
Fish oil not effective in preventing heart arrhythmias in some
Sulfite allergies
Blood pressure machines
Human growth hormone
View Full February 2006 Issue
Soothing a sore throat
Chronic cough
Proteomics
Food advertising
Rosacea
Breast cancer drug offers dramatic results for some
Stroke risk high in first month after heart attack
Flushing cheeks
Stomach acid
Uric acid
View Full March 2006 Issue
Chronic cough
Proteomics
Food advertising
Rosacea
Breast cancer drug offers dramatic results for some
Stroke risk high in first month after heart attack
Flushing cheeks
Stomach acid
Uric acid
View Full March 2006 Issue
Managing heel pain
Skin cancer epidemic
Rebound headaches
Shellfish
Tinnitus
Older adults need to beware of sleeping pills
Preliminary study finds brain training can reduce pain
Prostate exam
Celiac disease
Sexually transmitted disease
View Full April 2006 Issue
Skin cancer epidemic
Rebound headaches
Shellfish
Tinnitus
Older adults need to beware of sleeping pills
Preliminary study finds brain training can reduce pain
Prostate exam
Celiac disease
Sexually transmitted disease
View Full April 2006 Issue
Heartburn
Nighttime leg cramps
Lower cholesterol without statins
Pain relievers and alcohol
When serious illness strikes
Dietary antioxidants influence macular degeneration risk
New life for spinal cord stimulators
Antioxidants
Magnesium
View Full May 2006 Issue
Nighttime leg cramps
Lower cholesterol without statins
Pain relievers and alcohol
When serious illness strikes
Dietary antioxidants influence macular degeneration risk
New life for spinal cord stimulators
Antioxidants
Magnesium
View Full May 2006 Issue
Beating bad breath
Monitoring an unstable heart
Osteoporosis
Managing hair loss
Thumb arthritis
Small study links enriched tea to possible weight loss
Bedbugs are making a comeback
Facial moisturizer
Cholesterol
Tooth repair
View Full June 2006 Issue
Monitoring an unstable heart
Osteoporosis
Managing hair loss
Thumb arthritis
Small study links enriched tea to possible weight loss
Bedbugs are making a comeback
Facial moisturizer
Cholesterol
Tooth repair
View Full June 2006 Issue
Changed forever
Top 10 causes of contact dermatitis
Age-related macular degeneration
Treating sleep apnea
Sjogren's syndrome
Simple test helps indicate heart disease risk
Predicting cancer outcome after prostate removal
Foot pain
Swimmer's ear
View Full July 2006 Issue
Top 10 causes of contact dermatitis
Age-related macular degeneration
Treating sleep apnea
Sjogren's syndrome
Simple test helps indicate heart disease risk
Predicting cancer outcome after prostate removal
Foot pain
Swimmer's ear
View Full July 2006 Issue
Flossing your teeth
The national sleep debt
Chronic subdural hematoma
Burning mouth syndrome
Jet lag
Kidney stone treatment may have delayed risks
Ovary removal linked to increased risk of dementia
Umbilical hernia
Omega-3 fatty acids
View Full August 2006 Issue
The national sleep debt
Chronic subdural hematoma
Burning mouth syndrome
Jet lag
Kidney stone treatment may have delayed risks
Ovary removal linked to increased risk of dementia
Umbilical hernia
Omega-3 fatty acids
View Full August 2006 Issue
Hearing loss
Ladder safety
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Generic drugs go to market
Arthritis and the big toe
Possible link between high cholesterol and prostate cancer
Gum chewing may speed colon surgery recovery
Indoor vs. outdoor walking
Pneumonia
Antioxidants in fruits, vegetables
View Full September 2006 Issue
Ladder safety
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Generic drugs go to market
Arthritis and the big toe
Possible link between high cholesterol and prostate cancer
Gum chewing may speed colon surgery recovery
Indoor vs. outdoor walking
Pneumonia
Antioxidants in fruits, vegetables
View Full September 2006 Issue
Systolic hypertension
Controlling dandruff
Aerobic exercise equipment
Urinary tract infections
Cooking with less salt
New prescription drug available to help smokers stop
Coffee drinking may benefit women's cardiovascular health
Chickenpox and shingles
Carbon monoxide
View Full October 2006 Issue
Controlling dandruff
Aerobic exercise equipment
Urinary tract infections
Cooking with less salt
New prescription drug available to help smokers stop
Coffee drinking may benefit women's cardiovascular health
Chickenpox and shingles
Carbon monoxide
View Full October 2006 Issue
Lighten you holiday meal
Cancer survival improving
Antibiotic resistance
Coenzyme Q10
Persistent itching
Visualizing and treating the small intestine without surgery
New risks with newer rheumatoid arthritis drugs
Sprained ankle
Whooping cough
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
View Full November 2006 Issue
Cancer survival improving
Antibiotic resistance
Coenzyme Q10
Persistent itching
Visualizing and treating the small intestine without surgery
New risks with newer rheumatoid arthritis drugs
Sprained ankle
Whooping cough
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
View Full November 2006 Issue
Relief for dry skin
Arthritis and ankle pain
Botulinum toxin
Nail health
Osteoporosis drugs and jaw problems
Drug may slow brain shrinkage in pre-Alzheimer's disease
Post-surgical pain pumps may reduce the need for narcotics
Essential tremor
Type 2 diabetes
Sea salt
View Full December 2006 Issue
Arthritis and ankle pain
Botulinum toxin
Nail health
Osteoporosis drugs and jaw problems
Drug may slow brain shrinkage in pre-Alzheimer's disease
Post-surgical pain pumps may reduce the need for narcotics
Essential tremor
Type 2 diabetes
Sea salt
View Full December 2006 Issue
