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Dr. Richard Bosshardt: Niacin can boost effectiveness of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Question: I have been on medications for my cholesterol but, so far, the improvement has not been enough. Now, my doctor wants to start me on Niacin. I have read a little about this but am worried about the possible side effects. Can you tell more about...Tags: Plastic Surgeons, Healthy Diet, Chemical Industry, Statins (drugs), High Cholesterol
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Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy helps understanding of difficult decision
St. Louis Post-DispatchPatients and experts say that actress Angelina Jolie's stunning announcement Tuesday that she had her breasts removed after learning she carried a genetic mutation that increases the risk of breast cancer will help others understand the issues behind...Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Human Interest, Osteoporosis, Mastectomy, Breast Reconstruction
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Peri-menopause can affect woman's sex drive
Q: My boyfriend and I have been together seven years. I'm 50 and he's 60. I have a lot of medical problems. Until recently, we've had great sex, but now our sex life has dwindled. He has a strong sex drive. We argue about it a lot. I've lost interest,...
Tags: Hormone Replacement Therapy, Authors, Physical Conditions, Ruth Westheimer, Advice Columns and Columnists
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Dr. Jerome L. Sullivan III: Pathologist conceived of 'iron hypothesis'
Dr. Jerome L. Sullivan III, the pathologist who first theorized of a link between heart disease and iron levels in the blood, died Friday of complications from diabetes. He was 68. Sullivan, a physician, scientist and professor, was recognized around...Tags: Colleges and Universities, Pathology, University of Central Florida, Medical Specialization, Tampa
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Vitamin D put to the test
Vitamin D is one of the most widely used supplements. Doctors have long recommended it along with calcium to help prevent bone fractures. However, recent studies have cast doubt on vitamin D’s benefits for healthy women. With sales of vitamin D at...
Tags: Vitamin D, Osteoporosis, Mineral Supplements, Calcium, Consumers
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Want To Feel 30 When You're 65?
RESEARCH OVERWHELMINGLY SHOWS THAT REGULAR EXERCISE LOWERS THE RISK FOR MANY DISEASES, ENHANCES THE FUNCTIONING OF VIRTUALLY EVERY PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEM IN THE HUMAN BODY AND IMPROVES PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING. UNFORTUNATELY, FEWER THAN 40 PERCENT OF...
Tags: Back Pain, Asthma, Obesity, Diabetes, Symptoms
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When You're Forced To Hit (meno)Pause...
It’s 6am. You woke up a few times throughout the night, so you don’t feel completely rested. As you slowly push yourself into an upright position, the ice cold air from the AC vent sweeps your skin but the heater might as well be on--you are...
Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Memory Loss, Mental Health, Ice Cream, Physical Conditions
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Health Check Up: Assessing Your Risk For Breast & Ovarian Cancer
Many women today are unaware of their risk for breast and ovarian cancer. One out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer sometime during their lives. Almost 300,000 women each year are diagnosed with invasive and non-invasive breast...
Tags: General Practitioners, Pancreatic Cancer, Medical Specialization, Medical Research, Family
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She feels guilty about her younger boyfriend
Q: What do you think of an age difference of 25 years? I am 68 and female, and he is 43. Great sex, great intimacy, almost everything I was hoping for all my life. But I can't help thinking it is wrong. A: Obviously you're not going to have children,...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Authors, Physical Conditions, Ruth Westheimer, Psychologists
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Different forms of calcium supplements for bone strength
Dear Pharmacist: I'm concerned about my bone density because I was told I have osteopenia. Are all calcium supplements the same? Do you have other recommendations? — A.F., New York Dear A.F.: Osteopenia, or lower-than-normal bone density, is...
Tags: Vitamin D, Chromium (dietary supplement), Spirulina (dietary supplement), Osteoporosis, Mineral Supplements
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Mayo Clinic Medical Edge: Until past menopause, birth control necessary to prevent unwanted pregnancy
Premium Health News ServiceDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 44 and would like to discontinue taking birth control pills. Do I need to use another form of contraception if I want to avoid getting pregnant? At what point is it safe to assume that won't happen? ANSWER: Many women wonder if...Tags: Birth Control, Medical Specialization, Hospitals and Clinics, Gynecology, Family Planning
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Calcium supplements can be risky
Premium Health News ServiceNew studies suggest that you might be better off getting calcium from foods--dairy products, soy foods and green vegetables--instead of supplements. For years we've been advised to consume ample calcium to protect our bones and combat osteoporosis. Not...Tags: Vitamin D, Nutrition, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Heart Attack, Osteoporosis
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