Ask the doctor: How much psyllium is needed to lower cholesterol?
What amount of psyllium should I take each day to lower cholesterol?
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Job strain and heart disease risk in women
Three separate studies from the United States, Denmark, and China found evidence that job stress contributes to higher risk of heart disease in women.
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Ask the doctor: Is it okay to have an MRI after getting a stent?
I needed angioplasty in 2007 and had a stent implanted during the procedure. Due to another health problem, my doctor now wants me to have an MRI. Could this cause any problem with the stent?
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Ask the doctor: Could a sudden gain in weight be caused by hot weather?
At 80 I am in relatively good health. During a period of extreme heat this summer, my ankles were more swollen than usual, and my weight jumped three pounds in just two days. Was that because of the heat, or did salt have something to do with it?
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Testosterone replacement: A cautionary tale
Testosterone therapy has been viewed as a way to counter the effects of aging, but a study found that men who took daily testosterone had a higher incidence of cardiovascular events.
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The vitamin D-cision brings surprises
A panel of experts acting at the request of the Institute of Medicine has determined that most Americans are in fact getting enough vitamin D from a combination of sun exposure, diet, and supplements.
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Mindful eating
Research suggests that more deliberate and thoughtful eating habits could help some people lose weight.
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In the news: Report sets new dietary intake levels for vitamin D and calcium
An Institute of Medicine panel evaluating more than a decade of research concluded that the evidence for vitamin D’s contribution to bone health is clear, and set its recommended daily intake levels on this basis.
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Ask the doctor: What do you think of these so-called sunless tanning products?
My teenage daughter wants to be tan when we go to Florida for our winter vacation. I have suggested one of the so-called sunless tanning products, but she says they don’t look natural and wants to go to an indoor tanning salon instead. What do you think?
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Palliative care: Sooner may be better
Palliative care, which aims to improve a person’s quality of life during a serious illness, may also result in prolonging life in certain cases.
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