Peptic ulcers
Stopping them for good
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Wrinkles, spots and blotches
With age, wrinkles and other forms of skin damage are largely inevitable. While many older adults shrug and... READ MOREFEATURED TOPIC
Pulmonary embolism
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Flu season
Your first winter illness came on fairly suddenly, with a fever and a slight sore throat. You had your... READ MOREFEATURED TOPIC
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease is widely recognized but poorly understood by most people. It seems to be a bad disease,... READ MORETop Stories
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November 2019
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Hip replacement
Back on your feet
Advances have made hip replacements easier, and the recovery process has been dramatically improved. It's still a major undertaking and risks need to be weighed against benefits. However, hip replacement can relieve pain from a damaged hip joint and improve your ability to stay active.
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Is it safe to get a flu shot after having heart trouble?
In most cases, the answer is yes. Unless you have a specific reason for not getting a flu (influenza) shot — such as an allergy — the flu shot is very safe, even if you have heart disease.
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