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2012
Spinal stenosis
A dash of good health
Fungal spores in the air
Night leg cramps
Pneumonia
A high-fiber diet reduces risk of diverticulitis
Tai chi may benefit people with heart failure
How can I find out if I need a memory pill?
Is a generic drug the same as a brand-name drug?
View Full January 2012 Issue
A dash of good health
Fungal spores in the air
Night leg cramps
Pneumonia
A high-fiber diet reduces risk of diverticulitis
Tai chi may benefit people with heart failure
How can I find out if I need a memory pill?
Is a generic drug the same as a brand-name drug?
View Full January 2012 Issue
Blood vessel stents
Enhancing your relationship
Mediterranean diet
Foot orthotics
Molecular breast imaging
Mindfulness improves irritable bowel syndrome
Tea, coffee and an antibiotic-resistant 'superbug'
Does Graves' disease always cause bulging eyes?
Is weightlifting safe if I have high blood pressure
View Full February 2012 Issue
Enhancing your relationship
Mediterranean diet
Foot orthotics
Molecular breast imaging
Mindfulness improves irritable bowel syndrome
Tea, coffee and an antibiotic-resistant 'superbug'
Does Graves' disease always cause bulging eyes?
Is weightlifting safe if I have high blood pressure
View Full February 2012 Issue
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Who needs vitamins?
Risks of vitamin supplements
Transient global amnesia
Treating seizures
Cancer risk from Barrett's esophagus lower than thought
Specialized scan a breakthrough in gout detection
Why wasn't I told my osteoporosis drug could cause a fracture?
Is it OK to take aspirin with Prilosec?
View Full March 2012 Issue
Who needs vitamins?
Risks of vitamin supplements
Transient global amnesia
Treating seizures
Cancer risk from Barrett's esophagus lower than thought
Specialized scan a breakthrough in gout detection
Why wasn't I told my osteoporosis drug could cause a fracture?
Is it OK to take aspirin with Prilosec?
View Full March 2012 Issue
Adult scoliosis
Gout and diet choices
Cancer vaccines
Clostridium difficile
Inside whole grains
Erectile dysfunction drug approved to treat BPH symptoms
Rare brain infection avoided with safe sinus irrigation
Should I be worried about an increase in eye floaters?
Is it safe to eat food that's been on the floor for five seconds?
View Full April 2012 Issue
Gout and diet choices
Cancer vaccines
Clostridium difficile
Inside whole grains
Erectile dysfunction drug approved to treat BPH symptoms
Rare brain infection avoided with safe sinus irrigation
Should I be worried about an increase in eye floaters?
Is it safe to eat food that's been on the floor for five seconds?
View Full April 2012 Issue
Rotator cuff repair
Facial hair removal
Crowns and implants
Nails and health
Nordic walking
Exercise improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
Researchers study new treatment for macular degeneration
Isn't it good to have low blood sodium levels?
Why do I need X-rays after I've had an MRI?
View Full May 2012 Issue
Facial hair removal
Crowns and implants
Nails and health
Nordic walking
Exercise improves symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
Researchers study new treatment for macular degeneration
Isn't it good to have low blood sodium levels?
Why do I need X-rays after I've had an MRI?
View Full May 2012 Issue
Atrial fibrillation
Changes in stool color
Coffee and health
Palliative care
Stopping smoking
A high-fiber diet may help you live longer
More on red wine and breast cancer risk
What is a PET scan?
Does being overweight protect me from osteoporosis?
View Full June 2012 Issue
Changes in stool color
Coffee and health
Palliative care
Stopping smoking
A high-fiber diet may help you live longer
More on red wine and breast cancer risk
What is a PET scan?
Does being overweight protect me from osteoporosis?
View Full June 2012 Issue
Chronic lung disease
Freshen bad breath
Hand tremors
Preoperative evaluation
Tinnitus
Increased emphasis on exercise for osteoarthritis
New drug shows promise for colorectal cancer
How can I avoid swimmer's itch?
What's a tailor's bunion?
View Full July 2012 Issue
Freshen bad breath
Hand tremors
Preoperative evaluation
Tinnitus
Increased emphasis on exercise for osteoarthritis
New drug shows promise for colorectal cancer
How can I avoid swimmer's itch?
What's a tailor's bunion?
View Full July 2012 Issue
Preventing type 2 diabetes
Protect your hearing
Concussion
Plantar fasciitis
Rosacea
Managing traumatic nightmares
Mayo creates heart drug from snake venom
Does coconut oil improve cholesterol?
Is agoraphobia the same as social anxiety disorder?
View Full August 2012 Issue
Protect your hearing
Concussion
Plantar fasciitis
Rosacea
Managing traumatic nightmares
Mayo creates heart drug from snake venom
Does coconut oil improve cholesterol?
Is agoraphobia the same as social anxiety disorder?
View Full August 2012 Issue
Blood clots in the lungs
Avoiding allergic skin reactions
Basic pain relievers
Core muscles
Devices for pain
Active body and mind cut risk of cognitive decline
Fruits, vegetables reduce stroke risk: It's quantity, not type
What might cause a burning sensation and pain on the ball of the foot?
Can too much calcium lead to kidney stones?
View Full September 2012 Issue
Avoiding allergic skin reactions
Basic pain relievers
Core muscles
Devices for pain
Active body and mind cut risk of cognitive decline
Fruits, vegetables reduce stroke risk: It's quantity, not type
What might cause a burning sensation and pain on the ball of the foot?
Can too much calcium lead to kidney stones?
View Full September 2012 Issue
Gallstones
Sickness and grandchild visits
Diabetes complications
Fractured rib
Vaginal atrophy
Closing in on a melanoma skin cancer vaccine
Heart benefit of 'good' cholesterol depends on how it occurs
Are high elevations a concern with heart failure?
Why do I need a blood sugar test called A1C every few months?
View Full October 2012 Issue
Sickness and grandchild visits
Diabetes complications
Fractured rib
Vaginal atrophy
Closing in on a melanoma skin cancer vaccine
Heart benefit of 'good' cholesterol depends on how it occurs
Are high elevations a concern with heart failure?
Why do I need a blood sugar test called A1C every few months?
View Full October 2012 Issue
Meniscus tears
Vision for the future
Cosmetic surgery
Denture care
Osteoporosis drugs
High demand likely for prescription weight-control drugs
Is it OK to run a marathon with a replaced knee or hip joint?
Where did the idea of walking 10,000 steps a day originate?
View Full November 2012 Issue
Vision for the future
Cosmetic surgery
Denture care
Osteoporosis drugs
High demand likely for prescription weight-control drugs
Is it OK to run a marathon with a replaced knee or hip joint?
Where did the idea of walking 10,000 steps a day originate?
View Full November 2012 Issue
Rheumatoid arthritis
Avoiding big health risks
Ischemic colitis
Peripheral edema
Tongue problems
Ginseng helps cancer-related fatigue
New app can help you avoid allergens that cause eczema
Why does the skin on my arms bruise so easily?
When should I be tested for sexually transmitted diseases?
View Full December 2012 Issue
Avoiding big health risks
Ischemic colitis
Peripheral edema
Tongue problems
Ginseng helps cancer-related fatigue
New app can help you avoid allergens that cause eczema
Why does the skin on my arms bruise so easily?
When should I be tested for sexually transmitted diseases?
View Full December 2012 Issue
