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Month: March 2012

Bone mineral density testing: How often?

Research on bone mineral density testing suggests that older women with good bone density test scores may need less frequent testing.

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On call: Epididymitis

I am a 73-year-old man and I’ve been diagnosed with epididymitis, which has been quite painful – to say the least. I would appreciate your comments about the cause, cure, and any other implications of having this problem.

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Ask the doctor: Are testosterone and cholesterol levels related?

I am 70 years old, and since I started taking testosterone to boost below-normal levels of that hormone, my LDL and HDL levels have dropped. What’s the cholesterol-testosterone connection?

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Heart Beat: Stroke risk rises in people who are depressed

Researchers found that people with a history of depression were more likely to suffer a stroke compared to people who were not depressed.

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Ask the doctor: What can I do about an anal fissure?

I had pain and some bleeding during bowel movements. My doctor says it’s an anal fissure. What is that, and what’s the best way to treat it?

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In the journals: An emergency contraceptive pill helps treat fibroids

A medication currently prescribed as an emergency contraceptive helps women with fibroids by shrinking them and reducing bleeding.

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Blood clots: The good, the bad, and the deadly

Blood clots inside the body can be dangerous, especially if a clot blocks an artery, or forms in one location and then is carried through the bloodstream to a lung or the brain.

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Ask the doctor: In search of the wholly healthy muffin

I see in-store promotions for low-fat muffins almost everywhere. Is there such a thing as a heart-healthy muffin?

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Heart Beat: No beef with beef if it’s lean

Red meat can be an acceptable part of a healthy diet, as long as it is very lean and is eaten in small amounts along with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

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Peripheral artery disease

Women who develop peripheral artery disease tend to do so a decade later than men, by which time other conditions may mask the symptoms, delaying diagnosis.

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