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Month: April 2010

On call: Shy bladder syndrome

I often find it difficult or impossible to pass urine in a public men’s room. I’m 41 and healthy. I have no problem urinating at home. Last week I couldn’t urinate at a friend’s house, and I had to go home early to use the bathroom. What can you suggest?

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Off-pump bypass surgery: Promise unfulfilled

Off-pump bypass surgery was touted as a better alternative to the traditional method, but findings show the two types yield similar results.

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In the journals: Coffee drinking lowers mortality risk in women

Researchers found an association between increased coffee consumption and a lower death rate, primarily due to fewer deaths from cardiovascular disease.

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Managing irritable bowel syndrome without special drugs

The FDA removed the drug Zelnorm, used to treat IBS, from the market due to concerns about increased risk of heart disease. Other mediciations and some over-the-counter products may help relieve discomfort from IBS, depending on the symptoms.

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Medical memo: Insecticides, testosterone, and fertility

Researchers found that men who had been exposed to chlorpyrifos, an insecticide, had lower testosterone levels and lower sperm counts.

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Heart Beat: The Mysterious Human Heart

A special program series on PBS will explore the workings of the human heart.

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Exercise: Rx for overcoming osteoarthritis

Exercise does not increase the risk for osteoarthritis, and in fact is beneficial for those who have it, because it helps to strengthen muscles, improve balance and flexibility, ease stiffness, and promote overall health and well-being.

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HDL cholesterol: Protecting your heart and arteries

The benefits of elevating HDL cholesterol are numerous: it clears cholesterol from the arteries, acts as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. High HDL levels are associated with protection from heart disease and stroke and increased longevity.

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The 10 commandments of cancer prevention

Many factors influence whether a person gets cancer, and many cancers are preventable. There is much you can do to reduce your cancer risk, including the obvious avoidance of tobacco, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and consuming alcohol in moderation.

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The Mediterranean diet: A model for Americans

Studies from Europe and America confirm that following the Mediterranean diet, by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, low-fat dairy, and moderate amounts of alcohol, lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

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