Radiation from imaging tests
Putting risk into perspective
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Women and heart disease
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Irritable bowel syndrome
New approaches for relief
Cardio-oncology
Cancer and the heart
Smoothing facial wrinkles
Resurfacing your skin
Sleep apnea
A common cause of sleepiness and fatigue
Can I remove skin tags?
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Erectile dysfunction
Viagra and beyond
Meniscus tears
Avoiding knee pain
Noncardiac chest pain
Heartburn, not heart attack
Rosacea
Finding redness solutions
Scars
From prevention to long-term care
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March 2019
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Spinal stenosis
Painful nerve compression
Spinal canal narrowing (stenosis) most commonly occurs later in life. This is often due to osteoarthritis in the spine, which may prompt the formation of bone spurs that protrude into the spinal canal.
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How long do I need to take beta blockers after a heart attack?
Your doctor will likely consider a number of factors in making that decision. Guidelines recommend beta blocker therapy for three years, but that may not be necessary.
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