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I have been diagnosed with temporal arteritis and am being treated with prednisone, which the doctor says is a steroid. I know athletes use steroids to bulk up, and I can’t see how that would have anything to do with temporal arteritis. Can you explain?

I read in your June 2010 issue that soybeans are the only plant food that could serve as a person’s sole source of protein because they contain all eight essential amino acids. I thought quinoa does too.

Omega-3 fats may be good for you, but I worry about overfishing. Is there a way of getting omega-3s without contributing to this problem?

I am currently on Coumadin because I had atrial fibrillation after my bypass, Plavix because of my stent, and a baby aspirin. Why do I need to take three blood thinners?

Recently, my dog bit me on the hand. When I showed up at my doctor’s office several days later, he told me I had waited too long. Should I have gone to the doctor sooner?

Penlac didn’t work to cure my toenail fungus. I took an oral medication, terbinafine, and saw some improvement, but my insurance company won’t approve more than a few months of treatment. It’s frustrating to finally have a solution and then be cut off.

I take a statin. Should I be taking coenzyme Q10 to protect myself against the muscle pain that statins can cause?

I’ve been taking omega-3 fats and have two big bruises. Even small doses of aspirin cause me to bruise. My doctor is not concerned, but should I be?

I am 85 and have taken an 81-mg aspirin each day for decades for heart attack prevention. Recently, I noticed these words on the label: “Stop using if you get ringing in your ears or loss of hearing.” Should I be worried?