| 03/30/2009 - A simple, at-home test can predict heart attack risk |
| Researchers have found that resting heart rate is one of the strongest indicators of heart attack risk. |
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| 03/30/2009 - Your post-polio survival guide |
| Q: Do you know of any nutritional supplements that might be of value for a person with post-polio syndrome? |
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| 03/26/2009 - New research shows that a vitamin may hold the key to warding off colds and the flu -- but it's not the one you might expect… |
| The latest vitamin D study shows that this essential nutrient might just be a natural cure-all, right down to the common cold. |
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| 03/26/2009 - Fruit fears |
| Q: I don't have any problem giving up sweetened fruit juices or other products that contain high-fructose corn syrup. But I thought fructose was a natural sugar found in fruit. Is it safe to eat fruit? |
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| 03/25/2009 - New research tested statins' ability to prevent breast cancer. |
| Researchers have been theorizing that statins may help prevent breast cancer. According to a new study, there is a definitive answer to this question…just not the one the pharmaceutical industry was hoping to hear. |
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| 03/25/2009 - Why you don't want a dose of "ose" |
| Q: Are juices sweetened with plain fructose better than those containing high fructose corn syrup? |
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| 03/23/2009 - British study on stroke risk offers some "new" insights. |
| According to a recent study -- published in the prestigious British Medical Journal, mind you -- "unhealthy lifestyle boosts stroke risk." |
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| 03/23/2009 - The trouble with Tums |
| Q: I saw an ad the other day for Tums that said it can help prevent osteoporosis. Is this true, or are they trying to pull one over on us? |
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| 03/19/2009 - New study cements the link between synthetic HRT and increased cancer risk. |
| They've been arguing against the risks of HRT uncovered by the Women's Health Initiative study ever since they were released. But a new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine could cement its fate once and for all. |
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| 03/19/2009 - The formula for success |
| Q: How healthy is soy formula? What would you recommend as a good diet for a 10-month-old? |
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| 03/18/2009 - New research shows that a combination of three common vitamins may prevent hearing loss. |
| Losing your hearing is frustrating, embarrassing, and in some cases, it can be downright dangerous. The good news, though, is that it doesn't have to be a "normal" part of getting older. |
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| 03/18/2009 - No more migraines |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with ophthalmic migraines. One of the main symptoms is flashing zig-zags of light, which last for 15-20 minutes and then go away for day or even weeks. Do you have any suggestions for combating these attacks? |
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| 03/16/2009 - New study shows a vitamin deficiency may play a key role in the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. |
| Researchers examined genetic factors involved in multiple sclerosis (MS) risk. They found that one of the genes known to have the strongest effect on MS risk interacts closely with DNA and proteins that rely on vitamin D to activate them. |
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| 03/16/2009 - Vitamin C: A personalized approach |
| Q: I read your message last week about needing extra vitamin C, since human bodies don't make their own. But you didn't mention how much we need. What is a good daily dose? |
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| 03/12/2009 - The latest multivitamin news indicates that the supplements don't protect against heart disease and cancer |
| According to one of the study's co-authors, "If you fall into the category of women described here, and you do in fact have an adequate diet, there really is no reason to take a multivitamin." |
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| 03/12/2009 - "C"-ing is believing |
| Q: I drink orange juice every day, and only take vitamin C when I feel a cold coming on. My wife's been after me to take extra vitamin C, not just once but twice a day! I think I'm healthy. Is there any good reason for doing this? |
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| 03/11/2009 - Researchers may be on the brink of finding a cure for the common cold |
| Researchers from the University of Maryland, the University of Wisconsin, and the Craig Venter Institute decoded the genetic make-up of 99 different strains of the common cold. |
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| 03/11/2009 - Surprising culprits behind clogged ears |
| Q: My ears are plugged and just won't "pop." This has been going on for four months now, and my doctor hasn't been able to recommend anything. Any information you can give would be much appreciated. |
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| 03/09/2009 - New research shows a natural compound is even more effective than DEET at repelling mosquitoes. |
| Spring is on its way and that means the return of birds, leaves, flowers…and some less welcome company. Namely, bugs. |
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| 03/09/2009 - Skip the steroids and still get skin relief |
| Q: The skin on my chest has been itchy for a few weeks and when I went to see a dermatologist he diagnosed it as seborrheic dermatitis. He said the best solution is a corticosteriod cream, but I am wondering if there are any natural alternatives? |
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| 03/05/2009 - New study shows this natural supplement can cut the frequency of hot flashes by more than half. |
| Until you actually HAVE one, there's just no way to understand how miserable hot flashes really are. And anything that could cut the number of them you have in a day in HALF would be a godsend. |
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| 03/05/2009 - Studying up on smart drugs |
| Q: I've been reading about "smart drugs" to improve mental function and help preserve memory. Do these work and are they safe? |
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| 03/04/2009 - The peanut butter fiasco puts one more nail in the FDA's already tightly sealed coffin. |
| The peanut butter fiasco has finally made everyone well aware of just how inept the agency really is. |
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| 03/04/2009 - Finding hormone help |
| Q: I am very interested in bio-identical hormones. My doctor is not at all happy or supportive of my interest, however. It is time for my annual visit, and I would love to find a doctor who would prescribe this type of hormone. Can you help? |
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| 03/02/2009 - The dangers of bisphenol A continue to mount. |
| Researchers from the University of Rochester found that bisphenol A (BPA) actually remains in the body much longer than experts previously believed. |
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| 03/02/2009 - A venom victory over MS? |
| Q: The other day I read something online about bee stings being a remedy for MS... |
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