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By the way, doctor: What can I do about my snoring?
My wife says I snore a lot. I don’t think I have sleep apnea, but I’m not sure. Is there anything I can do for a serious snoring problem?
When walking makes your legs hurt
There are other conditions besides arthritis that can make walking difficult and even painful, such as peripheral artery disease, chronic venous insufficiency, lumbar spinal stenosis, and diabetic neuropathy.
By the way, doctor: Can I take a pill instead of B12 injections?
I have pernicious anemia, and I get a monthly injection of vitamin B12. I have heard that there may be a pill that I could take instead. Is that true?
Calcium curious
Concerns about calcium are addressed by answering some commonly asked questions about this nutrient.
Thyroid hormone: Slim fast, but will it last?
Doctors sometimes prescribe thyroid hormone for weight loss, but the increase in metabolism caused by the hormone leads to an increased appetite, which can cause weight gain after all.