On call: Does skin cancer come back?
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the skin is very treatable when completely removed. However, it does recur at some other spot on the body in about 40% of people.
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Ask the doctor: Can strength training exercises help with COPD?
When women have COPD, strength training can make their muscles more efficient at releasing oxygen from your blood.
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Insomnia or jittery nerves? Use tranquilizers with caution
The class of sedating drugs called benzodiazepines can be risky because they impair balance. They can be used for short periods for sleeplessness and anxiety.
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The best solutions for your hearing problem
Nearly half of people over age 75 need extra help hearing, but only a quarter of them wear a hearing aid. Hearing aids take the work out of hearing by amplifying sound.
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Anticlotting therapy for atrial fibrillation: Should you stay with the devil you know?
People with atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm condition, take blood thinners to prevent stroke.
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In the journals: Risks of hidden high blood pressure
Measuring blood pressure at home identifies people potentially at risk of heart problems, despite having measurements that were lower or even normal when measured in the doctor’s office.
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When is it time to stop being checked for prostate cancer?
Routine PSA testing to check for prostate cancer is not recommended for men 70 and older, but many continue the practice.
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Research we’re watching: More good news about the Mediterranean diet
Research released as part of the PREDIMED study finds that a Mediterranean diet may help prevent peripheral artery disease and type 2 diabetes.
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Is it a food intolerance, allergy, or something else?
True food allergies involve an immune system response and can be very serious, while intolerances more commonly involve the digestive tract and are more of a nuisance.
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Ask the doctor: Will bisphosphonate infusions help me avoid a bone break?
Zoledronic acid is an intravenous drug that is very effective for treating osteoporosis, especially for women who can’t remember to take once-a-week medication.
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