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March 05, 2013

Is there something you do for children before getting on an airplane to prevent ear pain?

March 04, 2013

Does stress cause your blood sugar to go up?

March 01, 2013

How successful are spinal injections for nerve pain in the legs caused by spinal stenosis?

February 28, 2013

Can tanning beds be used to ward off seasonal depression and illness in the winter? I live in a far-northern state and have SAD and frequent colds. How much tanning bed use is safe?

February 27, 2013

My 5-year-old son has what appears to be the scalp condition known commonly as "cradle cap." I can't seem to find an effective remedy for this. What causes this and how can I get rid of it?

February 26, 2013

I drink one to two glasses of wine most evenings. I always thought this was good for your health. But I recently read that even small amounts of alcohol increase your risk of developing cancer. It’s confusing. Any advice?

February 25, 2013

I lost my sense of taste within the past few months. I take medicine for high blood pressure. Could that be the reason?

February 22, 2013

I have osteoarthritis in both knees. My right knee bothers me the most. How do I know when it’s time for a knee replacement?

February 21, 2013

My 81-year-old husband has been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm that’s 5.2 centimeters wide. His doctors say there’s a magic number at which surgery is done, but I’m questioning why they can’t do something sooner. My husband is generally in good health, so he shouldn’t be a poor candidate for surgery.

February 20, 2013

I have been taking two Advil tablets two or three times per day to ease pain and inflammation in my knees. Could it be harmful to do this for an extended period of time, say a year?

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