January 2020
- Fibromyalgia
- Medication reminders
- No chemo for many women with breast cancer
- Detecting heart failure risk with artificial intelligence
- Resistance band exercises
- High-altitude travel
- Improving foot pain
- I have stable heart disease with some symptoms. Do I need an artery-widening stent?
- Can artificial flavors and colors in foods cause itching or other reactions?
December 2019
- Chronic constipation
- Nail care
- New osteoporosis drug for women at risk of fractures
- 'Magic mouthwash' for painful, cancer-related mouth sores
- Hearing aid hesitations
- Pregnancy and future health
- Loneliness
- Is alkaline water better for rehydration than normal water?
- Pain during sex and penis curvature — is this common or treatable?
November 2019
- Hip replacement
- Sit less, live longer
- Preventing dementia: The basics are best
- Anxiety: Short-course therapy can be effective
- Personality disorders
- Teeth whitening
- Pertussis
- Can turmeric supplements help with arthritis pain?
- I had intense pain after a steroid injection in my knee. Will it happen again?
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Staying active with back pain
Special Report — Staying active with back pain — From simple steps to advanced care
August 2019
- Diagnosing heart trouble
- Nutrition for vegans
- Highly processed foods may shorten life span
- Easing chemo-related nasal symptoms, naturally
- Gallstones
- Eating disorders
- Thyroid nodules
- Can genetic testing to determine the best anti-depressant work for me?
- Is a growth found on my adrenal gland cancerous?
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Digestive health
Special Report — Digestive health: Wellness from top to bottom.
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Diabetes
Special Report — Diabetes: Act now to improve your health.
April 2019
- Implanted heart devices
- Life with a pacemaker
- Tooth brushing reduces cardiovascular risks
- Moderate exercise can improve mental sharpness
- Antibiotics
- Sex after heart attack
- Dialysis
- When is the right time to have cataracts removed?
- My husband has cognitive decline. Should I be concerned about his firearm collection?
March 2019
- Spinal stenosis
- Blister care
- A promising treatment for certain breast cancers
- Device produces cellular solution for burn healing
- Wrist osteoarthritis
- Reducing salt intake
- Adult ADHD
- What can be done for thickened, discolored toenails?
- A transient ischemic attack caused a tear in my carotid artery. Should it be repaired?
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Chronic pain
Special Report — Chronic pain: From living with pain to living your life.
January 2019
- A pain in the jaw
- Freshening bad breath
- Nonopioid pain relievers effective for chronic pain
- New drug-infused wipe for excessive sweating
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Suicide risk in older adults
- Carbon monoxide
- An X-ray shows a spot on my lung. Is it likely cancer?
- Should I see a doctor after a fainting spell?
December 2018
- Wrinkles, spots and blotches
- Keeping fingers and toes warm
- Silver diamine fluoride: Stopping cavities without fillings
- Short- vs. long-term care
- Colorectal cancer
- Cold sores
- Do I have to drink a large amount of laxative solution before a colonoscopy?
- Why does my granddaughter sneeze when she steps into the sun?
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Memory loss
Special Report — Memory loss: Keeping your brain in the game
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Stroke
Special Report — Stroke: Seconds count when the brain loses blood supply.
July 2018
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Reducing soreness after exercise
- Eating leafy greens may help preserve memory
- Cigar, pipe smoking carry same risks as cigarettes
- Breast cancer screening
- Restless legs syndrome
- Hoarseness
- After hip replacement, will I always need antibiotics before dental work?
- Should I worry about long-term use of prednisone?
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Say what? Help for common hearing problems
Special Report — Say what? Help for common hearing problems.
April 2018
- Atrial fibrillation
- Is it a cold or an allergy?
- After intensive care
- Good and bad fats
- Scleroderma
- Improving your health improves atrial fibrillation
- Most people don't have an advance directive
- I've always been thin. Should I worry about a healthy diet?
- Should I be concerned about dark spots in my vision?
March 2018
- Lung cancer
- Removing an object from the eye
- Advanced cancer therapy
- Juicing
- Meningioma
- Just a cigarette or two is still bad for heart health
- New program fast-tracks breast cancer treatment
- Is taking extra vitamins bad for my health?
- I thought I was allergic to penicillin, but a tests shows I'm not. How can that be?
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Liver health
Special Report — Liver Health: Your choices make a big difference
December 2017
- Kidney cancer
- Monitoring blood pressure at home
- When it's not Alzheimer's
- Long QT syndrome
- Knee resilience
- Tick bite causes meat allergy
- Speeding recovery from major surgery with eating
- Is a genetic test recommended after a breast cancer diagnosis?
- Is it safe to stop cold turkey taking a prescribed antidepressant?
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Muscle health: Strong for life
Special Report — Muscle health: Strong for life
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Staying positive with age: Attitude as a route to health and happiness
Special Report — Staying positive with age: Attitude as a route to health and happiness
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Advances in dental care
Special Report — Advances in dental care: Maintaining the health of your teeth and gums.
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Heart valve disease: A stealthy condition
Special Report — Heart valve disease: A stealthy condition
November 2016
- Erectile dysfunction
- Boost your 'good' cholesterol
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Possible stroke warning signs
- Chronic pain update
- Vitamin C in foods reduces cataract progression
- Leg problems can threaten heart health
- What's the best way to get flaxseed in my diet?
- Does myofascial release therapy help with muscle pain or tension?
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Foot health: A strong foundation for life
Special Report — Foot health: A strong foundation for life
October 2016
- High blood pressure
- Tips for better sleep
- Low-impact fitness
- Skip the meat
- Help for GERD and fecal incontinence
- New therapies for low back pain
- New caution in combining warfarin, certain diabetes drugs
- Is it worthwhile to have my home evaluated for risk of falls?
- Why do I need supplemental oxygen on a plane?
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Breast cancer: An individualized approach
Special Report — Breast cancer: An individualized approach
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Posture: Aligning yourself for good health
Special Report — Posture: Aligning yourself for good health
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Vision: Eye health as you age
Special Report — Vision: Eye health as you age
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Weight loss: New understandings, better results
Weight loss — New understandings, better results
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Healthy reads
Special Report — Healthy reads: Books to help you expand your health horizon.
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Celiac disease: Stepping into the spotlight
Special Report — Celiac disease: Stepping into the spotlight
March 2015
- Chronic pain medications
- Remembering to take your medications
- New blood pressure goals
- Bone density testing
- Fostering thankfulness
- New heart failure drug being studied
- Regular or decaf, coffee appears to protect the liver
- What are the side effects of nonprescription decongestants?
- Is it better to read print materials or from a computer screen?
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Aging and skin
Special Report — Aging and skin: Understanding common problems
December 2014
- Nonallergic rhinitis
- Vaccinations for grandparents
- Lifting safely
- Breathe better
- Drugs with aging
- On the horizon: Better bone-building drugs?
- Stimulating, everyday activities keep brain sharp
- What does an exhaled nitric oxide test involve?
- How are nutrient deficiencies detected after bypass surgery?
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Diabetes: Taking charge of your health
Special Report — Diabetes: Taking charge of your health
October 2014
- Varicose veins
- How to swallow pills
- Is sitting the new smoking?
- Monoclonal antibodies
- FRAX
- New colon cancer test to be available soon
- Taking a multivitamin doesn't help with cognitive decline
- Is too little sleep a cause of weight gain?
- Why didn't my doctor prescribe antibiotics after draining an abscess on my leg?
August 2014
- Skin cancer
- Boosting bone health
- Devices that track activity
- Thyroid testing
- Hot and cold therapies
- Mayo Clinic acquires technology to treat tumors
- Larger waistline is an important health risk
- Why was my neck measured when I was evaluated for sleep apnea?
- Do some foods labeled trans-fat free actually contain trans fats?
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Hand pain
Special Report — Hand pain: Placing yourself in good hands
June 2014
- Aortic valve narrowing
- Everyday movements for better health
- Cancer-related symptoms
- Shared decisions
- Carbonation influences sweet taste perception
- One-third of cat bites result in hospitalization
- Should I see my doctor about feeling tired a month after surgery?
- Does avocado oil have the same health benefits as olive oil?
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Highly functional foods
Special Report — Highly functional foods: Eating your way to good health
March 2014
- Peripheral artery disease
- Preventing macular degeneration
- Chronic viral hepatitis
- Long QT syndrome
- Digestive malabsorption
- Beyond experimental — delaying fertility with frozen eggs
- New steps to detect sleep apnea before surgery
- How do I choose jewelry that doesn't cause an allergic reaction?
- How can I keep earwax from building up?
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Good night, sleep tight
Special Report — Good night, sleep tight: Get better sleep without taking a pill.
October 2013
- Sinus problems
- Dealing with erectile dysfunction
- Pain after shingles
- Vascular necrosis
- Inguinal hernia
- Tai chi may play a role in depression relief among elderly
- Willingness to donate a kidney for transplant is high
- Why does an aortic aneurysm suddenly require surgery?
- What can help keep my eyes from drying out?
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Mindfulness: Learning to live in the moment
Special Report — Mindfulness: Learning to live in the moment.
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Healthy traveling
Special Report — Healthy traveling: Plan ahead for a bon voyage
May 2013
- A different sort of arthritis
- Stopping postnasal drip
- High blood glucose
- Muscle weakness
- Preventing golf injuries
- Aspirin's role in preventing recurring deep vein blood clots
- More evidence regarding vitamin C and kidney stone risk
- Is there a connection between eyesight problems and hallucination?
- What is lichen sclerosus?
April 2013
- Smoothing facial wrinkles
- Choosing wrinkle creams
- Gut microflora
- Pain drugs and heart attack
- Sex after heart attack
- Heart attacks decrease with smoke-free workplace laws
- Speeding recovery of bowel function after surgery
- Are my granddaughter's flat feet a cause for concern?
- Do calcium supplements increase heart attack risk?
February 2013
- Aortic aneurysm
- Finding balance in Alzheimer's caregiving
- Happy, healthy feet
- Immune suppression and infections
- Urinary tract infections in women
- Mindful meditation may cut risk, severity of common cold
- Zeroing in on a biomarker that may influence muscle mass
- Why does an overactive thyroid make me fatigued?
- Why do I need an inhaled steroid plus a quick-relief inhaler?
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Cardiovascular exams: An inside look at your heart
Special Report — Cardiovascular exams: An inside look at your heart and blood vessels
January 2013
- Blood vessel health
- Surgical wound healing
- ACE inhibitors
- Achilles tendon pain
- Exercise and brain health
- Colonoscopy: New colon prep drink goes down easier
- Hepatitis C treatment options improving
- Should I have treatment for an enlarged prostate?
- Why is heart failure sometimes called congestive heart failure?
