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Who should get the vaccine to prevent shingles?

Q: If I never had chickenpox, do I need a shingles vaccine? I'll be 60 in January.

Cryoablation just one of many possible treatments for excessive menstrual bleeding

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The H1N1 flu vaccine is safe

Q: I've had my seasonal flu shot, but I'm not so sure about getting the swine flu shot. How can we be sure that it is safe?

Emotion not the only trigger for excessive sweating

Q: I sweat profusely when I get nervous. This is especially true when I'm about to meet new people. I really get a lot of sweat on my...

Brain mri's change as we age

Q: My 60-year-old father underwent a brain MRI. Everything was normal. However, the report included the following statement:...

What does it mean if your eyes start to bulge?

Q: My 50-year old son has developed bulging eyes over the last few months. It makes him look different. What causes this? He takes a...

Make Sure Your Medication Refill is Correct

Q: I ordered my medication through an online pharmacy. The pills I received look different than the ones I currently take that I bought...

Does shingles always need treatment?

Q: I'm a 64-year-old female with shingles. I have severe pain in the breastbone and back and a small rash under my breast. I cannot...

Take enough calcium, but not too much

Q: I saw a program on the news about calcium buildup in the heart. I take 1,000 mg of calcium every morning and have about 3 glasses of...

Achieve better diabetes control without more drugs

Q: How can I lower my blood sugar without having to take more medicine? Right now, my sugar is 298 mg/dL. I already take 500ml Glucophage...

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