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Live younger
Special Report — Live younger: 6 steps to better health
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Parkinson's disease
Special Report — Parkinson's disease — Reasons for optimism
July 2021
- Peripheral neuropathy
- At-home skin care
- Study highlights the need for responsible antibiotics use
- Health on social media: Information and support
- Improving your balance
- Lichen sclerosus
- Healthy cooking oils
- What's the difference between a ligament and a tendon?
- Should I be worried about a stabbing rectum pain at night that goes away after a few minutes?
June 2021
- Dental crowns and implants
- Is it a drug allergy or side effect?
- Potentially inappropriate medications for older adults
- Plant-based diet promotes health-boosting gut bacteria
- Migraine
- Inhalers
- Why do I have sloshing sound in my knee after joint replacement?
- Can I safely get a MRI with contrast if I have kidney problems?
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Depression and anxiety disorders
Special Report — Depression and anxiety disorders — A path out of the darkness.
April 2021
- Dizziness and vertigo
- Confidently approach your next medical appointment
- Ultrasound's rapid advancement
- Live healthier for longer with these lifestyle steps
- Dermatitis
- Positive airway pressure devices
- Should I get the COVID-19 vaccine if I've already been infected?
- Why is it that I tend to feel cold, but my husband is usually warm?
March 2021
- Eye emergencies
- Subtle signs of stroke
- Testosterone uses in men and women
- Medical care still important in a pandemic
- Sexual activity after heart attack linked to longer life
- Aging in place
- Is my ongoing groin pain a strain or a hernia?
- Are glucosamine and chondroitin effective and safe for osteoarthritis?
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Race and health
Special Report — Race and health — Understanding and confronting the disparities
January 2021
- Chronic kidney disease
- Cosmetic nail care
- Substance use disorder
- Managing blood pressure may reduce dementia risk
- Walk in the fast lane for improved fitness and health
- LGBTQ health
- Pancreatic cancer
- What non-drug options are there for managing heartburn?
- Is the strength-building supplement creatine effective and safe?
December 2020
- Glaucoma
- Snow removal safety
- Palliative and hospice care
- Reset your routine to stay active and healthy at home
- Uses of probiotic supplements lack scientific support
- COVID-19 versus the flu
- Detecting Alzheimer's disease
- How safe are Tylenol and Advil compared to other pain drugs?
- How much do your genetics influence your weight?
November 2020
- Arthritis and exercise
- Appreciate your partner
- Mediterranean diet associated with brain benefits
- Flyers can breath easier about infection risk
- A better beverage
- Virtual reality
- Zenker's diverticulum
- My BMI number puts me in the overweight category. Should I be concerned?
- Could a bile acid problem be causing my on-going, hard to treat diarrhea?
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Heart failure recovery
Special Report — Heart failure recovery — Keep pumping
September 2020
- Shoulder problems
- Planning for anesthesia
- Overactive bladder
- The power of awe
- 'Low and slow' on pain meds
- COVID-19 treatment update
- COVID-19 vaccine research progress
- Is a platelet-rich plasma injection a safe and effective option for knee arthritis?
- Are regular glasses sufficient eye protection for woodworking?
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Psychological first aid
Special Report — Psychological first aid.
July 2020
- Picture this
- Low blood pressure when you stand
- Moderate activity lowers risk of 7 cancers
- Safe use of e-bikes can enable a healthier lifestyle
- Fresh summer produce
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Is intermittent fasting a good option for loosing weight?
- Is tramadol safer than other opioid pain medications?
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Organ transplants
Special Report — An increasingly common option for older adults.
March 2020
- Sinus problems
- Plant proteins
- Common heart medication may increase fall risk
- Tough-to-treat depression? Check for sleep apnea
- Multiple myeloma
- Lose the clutter
- Elder abuse and neglect
- Are there foods I shouldn't eat to avoid a diverticulitis attack?
- Are vitamin D supplements recommended if I have osteoporosis?
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Sexual health
Special Report — Sexual health: Maintain the magic as you age.
February 2020
- Cosmetic surgery
- Use arthritis gel safely
- Red meat still best minimized, if eaten at all
- Gluten-free restaurant food may contain gluten
- Regenerative medicine
- The great outdoors
- Prosthetic joint infections
- Should I be concerned about injuries playing pickleball?
- Does the diabetes drug metformin increase my risk of dementia?
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.
