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2008
Moderate exercise
Reducing gassiness
Sleeping pills
Guided imagery
Vitiligo
Ground flaxseed may reduce hot flashes
A call to action — Reduce sodium consumption
Storing opened cans of food in the refrigerator
Clarified butter vs. regular butter
Taking daily aspirin with other pain relievers
View Full January 2008 Issue
Reducing gassiness
Sleeping pills
Guided imagery
Vitiligo
Ground flaxseed may reduce hot flashes
A call to action — Reduce sodium consumption
Storing opened cans of food in the refrigerator
Clarified butter vs. regular butter
Taking daily aspirin with other pain relievers
View Full January 2008 Issue
Breast imaging
Acid and your teeth
Baker's cyst
Depression after heart attack
Wrist pain
Many with heart failure don't need to avoid sexual activity
Workers' health benefits from smoking ban
Eating too much protein
Ejaculation and PSA tests
Safety of teeth whitening
View Full February 2008 Issue
Acid and your teeth
Baker's cyst
Depression after heart attack
Wrist pain
Many with heart failure don't need to avoid sexual activity
Workers' health benefits from smoking ban
Eating too much protein
Ejaculation and PSA tests
Safety of teeth whitening
View Full February 2008 Issue
Ischemic colitis
Top-notch fruits and vegetables
Ayurvedic medicine
Priapism
Pericarditis
Alcohol and breast cancer: Understanding the risks
Reducing the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Are decongestant-type nasal sprays addictive?
Can a penicillin allergy go away?
Is a cyst on the liver cause for concern?
View Full March 2008 Issue
Top-notch fruits and vegetables
Ayurvedic medicine
Priapism
Pericarditis
Alcohol and breast cancer: Understanding the risks
Reducing the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Are decongestant-type nasal sprays addictive?
Can a penicillin allergy go away?
Is a cyst on the liver cause for concern?
View Full March 2008 Issue
Elbow pain
Intensify your exercise
Corns and calluses
Fibromyalgia
Teatime
Blood vessel function impaired by modest weight gain
New topical anti-inflammatory drugs may curb arthritis pain
Is it necessary to disinfect dishwashing sponges?
What do the numbers on plastic food containers mean?
View Full April 2008 Issue
Intensify your exercise
Corns and calluses
Fibromyalgia
Teatime
Blood vessel function impaired by modest weight gain
New topical anti-inflammatory drugs may curb arthritis pain
Is it necessary to disinfect dishwashing sponges?
What do the numbers on plastic food containers mean?
View Full April 2008 Issue
Aortic aneurysm
Colonoscopy prep
Excessive sweating
Routine eye exams
Thyroid troubles
New advances in allergy immunotherapy
Tiny radioactive beads studied as treatment for liver tumors
Can a nonprescription allergy drug cause difficulty urinating?
Is it normal for older people to have sleep difficulties?
View Full May 2008 Issue
Colonoscopy prep
Excessive sweating
Routine eye exams
Thyroid troubles
New advances in allergy immunotherapy
Tiny radioactive beads studied as treatment for liver tumors
Can a nonprescription allergy drug cause difficulty urinating?
Is it normal for older people to have sleep difficulties?
View Full May 2008 Issue
Functional MRI
Low glycemic index diet
Cancer and weight
Hip bursitis
Dao yin self-massage
Four simple health choices for longer life
Risk of mental decline influenced by blood pressure
Finding the right sunscreen product
Houseplants and lung transplant recipients
View Full June 2008 Issue
Low glycemic index diet
Cancer and weight
Hip bursitis
Dao yin self-massage
Four simple health choices for longer life
Risk of mental decline influenced by blood pressure
Finding the right sunscreen product
Houseplants and lung transplant recipients
View Full June 2008 Issue
Edema: Reduce the swelling
What to eat when your system is upset
Chronic inflammation
Just desserts
Osteoporosis quiz
Exercise — even without much weight loss — benefits the heart
Larger waistline equals greater risk of Alzheimer’s later
Can Viagra cause hearing and vision loss?
Do mushrooms have any nutritional value?
View Full July 2008 Issue
What to eat when your system is upset
Chronic inflammation
Just desserts
Osteoporosis quiz
Exercise — even without much weight loss — benefits the heart
Larger waistline equals greater risk of Alzheimer’s later
Can Viagra cause hearing and vision loss?
Do mushrooms have any nutritional value?
View Full July 2008 Issue
Stress incontinence
Reducing foot odor
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Clarification
Preventing kyphosis
Triglycerides and heart disease
Inflammatory bowel disease and infection concerns
Sleep duration linked to weight gain
Is it healthier to buy tuna canned in oil or water?
What is mucus?
View Full August 2008 Issue
Reducing foot odor
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Clarification
Preventing kyphosis
Triglycerides and heart disease
Inflammatory bowel disease and infection concerns
Sleep duration linked to weight gain
Is it healthier to buy tuna canned in oil or water?
What is mucus?
View Full August 2008 Issue
Cataract removal
Get the most from a complete checkup
Thyroid nodules
Dual energy X-ray imaging
Vasculitis
Acupuncture and trigger point therapy for pain relief
Study suggests vitamin D may play role in arterial disease
Is laser hair removal permanent?
Why do I need a second MRI?
View Full September 2008 Issue
Get the most from a complete checkup
Thyroid nodules
Dual energy X-ray imaging
Vasculitis
Acupuncture and trigger point therapy for pain relief
Study suggests vitamin D may play role in arterial disease
Is laser hair removal permanent?
Why do I need a second MRI?
View Full September 2008 Issue
Bladder cancer
Canned foods, healthy choices
Making the flu vaccine
Stroke
Toenail infections
A few drinks a week may cut rheumatoid arthritis risk
Quality of life with cancer may affect survival time
Can sleeping with a light on cause cancer?
How can I shorten my strength training routine?
Is there a way to do a stress test without a treadmill?
View Full October 2008 Issue
Canned foods, healthy choices
Making the flu vaccine
Stroke
Toenail infections
A few drinks a week may cut rheumatoid arthritis risk
Quality of life with cancer may affect survival time
Can sleeping with a light on cause cancer?
How can I shorten my strength training routine?
Is there a way to do a stress test without a treadmill?
View Full October 2008 Issue
Varicose veins
Good eats to lower cholesterol
Gum health
Potato comeback
Skin moisturizers
Brighter daytime lighting may improve dementia
The heart of the matter — cats and caridovascular health
Does knuckle cracking cause arthritis?
Should I have my testosterone levels tested?
What might cause legs to be of different lengths?
View Full November 2008 Issue
Good eats to lower cholesterol
Gum health
Potato comeback
Skin moisturizers
Brighter daytime lighting may improve dementia
The heart of the matter — cats and caridovascular health
Does knuckle cracking cause arthritis?
Should I have my testosterone levels tested?
What might cause legs to be of different lengths?
View Full November 2008 Issue
Colorectal cancer screening
Lighting for low vision
Traveler’s diarrhea
Old grains, new tastes
Cutting drug costs
Taking the stairs: Even small habit changes improve health
More evidence links green tea to heart health
Should I take a magnesium supplement?
How can I get my body to produce endorphins?
Should I be concerned about blood on the front of my underwear?
View Full December 2008 Issue
Lighting for low vision
Traveler’s diarrhea
Old grains, new tastes
Cutting drug costs
Taking the stairs: Even small habit changes improve health
More evidence links green tea to heart health
Should I take a magnesium supplement?
How can I get my body to produce endorphins?
Should I be concerned about blood on the front of my underwear?
View Full December 2008 Issue
