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2009
Sinus inflammation
Stretching like the pros
Dry eyes
PSA tests
Brain imaging can detect chronic grief
Low serotonin levels and seasonal affective disorder
Can my body absorb vitamin D when I’m on a low-fat diet?
How does broccoli slaw compare with broccoli heads?
What treatments are available for urinary stress incontinence?
View Full January 2009 Issue
Stretching like the pros
Dry eyes
PSA tests
Brain imaging can detect chronic grief
Low serotonin levels and seasonal affective disorder
Can my body absorb vitamin D when I’m on a low-fat diet?
How does broccoli slaw compare with broccoli heads?
What treatments are available for urinary stress incontinence?
View Full January 2009 Issue
Treating sleep apnea
Taking fish oil
Personal health records
High potassium
Hip resurfacing
Fruit juice may cut Alzheimer’s risk
Activity benefits the aging mind and body
What's the healthiest way to make popcorn?
Can bee stings cure arthritis?
View Full February 2009 Issue
Taking fish oil
Personal health records
High potassium
Hip resurfacing
Fruit juice may cut Alzheimer’s risk
Activity benefits the aging mind and body
What's the healthiest way to make popcorn?
Can bee stings cure arthritis?
View Full February 2009 Issue
Deep vein thrombosis
Luggage without pain
Treating anxiety
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Knee ligament surgery
Pneumococcal vaccine may reduce heart attack risk
Forget about ginkgo supplements to aid memory
What might be causing me to lose muscle?
Is it possible to whiten teeth too much?
View Full March 2009 Issue
Luggage without pain
Treating anxiety
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Knee ligament surgery
Pneumococcal vaccine may reduce heart attack risk
Forget about ginkgo supplements to aid memory
What might be causing me to lose muscle?
Is it possible to whiten teeth too much?
View Full March 2009 Issue
Advances in kidney transplantation
Getting social
The B vitamins
Healthy disputes
Foot drop
Radiation and early-stage breast cancer
Taking one blood pressure drug at night reduces side effects
Are energy drinks bad for your health?
How much vitamin A is too much?
View Full April 2009 Issue
Getting social
The B vitamins
Healthy disputes
Foot drop
Radiation and early-stage breast cancer
Taking one blood pressure drug at night reduces side effects
Are energy drinks bad for your health?
How much vitamin A is too much?
View Full April 2009 Issue
Asthma in older adults
Hot dog hierarchy
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Gout
Hot flashes
Avoiding the emergency department
Is blood in the stool always black?
Do I need to take prescription fish oil?
What if I’m too ill for jury duty?
View Full May 2009 Issue
Hot dog hierarchy
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Gout
Hot flashes
Avoiding the emergency department
Is blood in the stool always black?
Do I need to take prescription fish oil?
What if I’m too ill for jury duty?
View Full May 2009 Issue
Carotid artery disease
Applying sunscreen
Pelvic floor weakness
Probiotics
Bone spurs
Any alcohol consumption increases women's cancer risk
Selenium supplementation loses favor
Is it possible to get injured doing yoga?
Can you recommend any hiccup cures?
View Full June 2009 Issue
Applying sunscreen
Pelvic floor weakness
Probiotics
Bone spurs
Any alcohol consumption increases women's cancer risk
Selenium supplementation loses favor
Is it possible to get injured doing yoga?
Can you recommend any hiccup cures?
View Full June 2009 Issue
Future heart valve repair
Avoid biking mishaps
Optimism and health
Inner ear inflammation
Bell's palsy
End of life care: Decisions with dignity.
Does withdrawal occur after quitting an antidepressant?
What can be done to avoid heat stroke?
View Full July 2009 Issue
Avoid biking mishaps
Optimism and health
Inner ear inflammation
Bell's palsy
End of life care: Decisions with dignity.
Does withdrawal occur after quitting an antidepressant?
What can be done to avoid heat stroke?
View Full July 2009 Issue
Hand arthritis
West Nile virus
Herbal supplements
Fiber in food
Groin rashes
Beyond PSA: Will future biomarker tests be better?
Statins may reduce risk of prostate cancer
Avoiding inadequate colon preparation prior to colonoscopy
What home remedies soothe a bee sting?
View Full August 2009 Issue
West Nile virus
Herbal supplements
Fiber in food
Groin rashes
Beyond PSA: Will future biomarker tests be better?
Statins may reduce risk of prostate cancer
Avoiding inadequate colon preparation prior to colonoscopy
What home remedies soothe a bee sting?
View Full August 2009 Issue
Kidney stones
Measuring your blood pressure
Vitamin D
Primary care
Ordinary snoring
Psoriasis may tie in with coronary artery disease
Many lose sleep due to economic issues
Should I stop taking blood thinners before a dental procedure?
What are the treatment options for an anal fissure?
View Full September 2009 Issue
Measuring your blood pressure
Vitamin D
Primary care
Ordinary snoring
Psoriasis may tie in with coronary artery disease
Many lose sleep due to economic issues
Should I stop taking blood thinners before a dental procedure?
What are the treatment options for an anal fissure?
View Full September 2009 Issue
Meditation
Preventing bedsores
Radiation from medical tests
Iron overload
Prostatitis
Traffic exposure: Heat attack trigger?
Active Amish walk away from obesity genes
What are the benefits of colon cleansing?
Do I need a pneumonia shot every year?
What are the guidelines for daytime napping?
View Full October 2009 Issue
Preventing bedsores
Radiation from medical tests
Iron overload
Prostatitis
Traffic exposure: Heat attack trigger?
Active Amish walk away from obesity genes
What are the benefits of colon cleansing?
Do I need a pneumonia shot every year?
What are the guidelines for daytime napping?
View Full October 2009 Issue
Neck pain
Avoiding falls
Heart failure
Hemorrhoids
The way we play
Acupuncture or acupressure reduces nausea after surgery
Why exercise matters after age 50
How can I get a generic drug instead of a brand name?
What are the different injections for arthritis?
View Full November 2009 Issue
Avoiding falls
Heart failure
Hemorrhoids
The way we play
Acupuncture or acupressure reduces nausea after surgery
Why exercise matters after age 50
How can I get a generic drug instead of a brand name?
What are the different injections for arthritis?
View Full November 2009 Issue
Magnetic stimulation as therapy
Hand hygiene
Service dogs
Dystonia
Exercise to burn calories
Acetaminophen is safe when used correctly
A prostate cancer ‘vaccine’ under development
Is the new prescription product to increase eyelash growth safe?
Does cheese increase cholesterol? Which cheeses are best?
View Full December 2009 Issue
Hand hygiene
Service dogs
Dystonia
Exercise to burn calories
Acetaminophen is safe when used correctly
A prostate cancer ‘vaccine’ under development
Is the new prescription product to increase eyelash growth safe?
Does cheese increase cholesterol? Which cheeses are best?
View Full December 2009 Issue
