By the way, doctor: Tremors
I am curious about tremors in adults. I know that people with Parkinson’s disease get them, but I am not sure about other conditions.
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By the way, doctor: Can exercise and diet cure diabetes?
I read about a study at UCLA in which men with type 2 diabetes were in a program combining aerobic exercise, low-fat diets, and relatively high amounts of “good” carbohydrates. Half of them cured their diabetes. Is this possible?
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The prep is worse than the procedure
Prepping for a colonoscopy is unpleasant, but the bowel needs to be clear for the procedure to be effective. Some bowel-cleaning solutions now come in better-tasting flavors, and guidelines now recommend split dosage of the laxative.
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Heart Beat: It’s never too late to quit smoking
Quitting smoking, even after a heart attack, will likely increase a person’s longevity, and even cutting back on cigarettes is beneficial.
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Redefining myocardial infarction
The definition of a myocardial infarction has been revised to reflect the significance of a protein called troponin, which is released into the bloodstream when heart muscle damaged.
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Special section: Feet: Agonies of the feet: Four common foot problems
Some people have a tendency to develop certain foot conditions, while others can occur because of poor shoe choices or excess weight.
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Bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose because its cycles of mania and depression may be mistaken for other psychological conditions. Medications can treat the symptoms, but finding the proper combination for each patient can be a lengthy process.
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Heart Beat: Dual duty for WelChol
The FDA has approved WelChol, a medication that helps to lower both LDL cholesterol and blood sugar, which may be beneficial to some diabetics, though they would still have to take insulin along with WelChol.
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Exercise to go
This set of strength and flexibility exercises can be done anywhere without any special equipment, making them a good substitute routine to use while traveling.
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On call: Vytorin for cholesterol
I don’t understand the problem with Vytorin. The two components when used separately work fine, but when mixed together things change. Why?
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