Myth of Flu Shots Increasing Alzheimer’s Risk
I have read that getting a flu shot more than five years in a row leads to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Is this information valid?
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Epstein-Barr Virus and Blood Donation
Is it OK for someone with Epstein-Barr virus to donate blood?
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Astelin Use and Glaucoma
Can I use the nasal spray Astelin if I have glaucoma?
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Causes of Pneumonia and Preventing Infection
Is pneumonia contagious?
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Foods to Help Irritable Bowel Syndrome
I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome. I take Prevacid for heartburn. I know what foods to avoid, but I am having trouble finding what foods are good for me. Any recommendations?
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Medication Versus Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
How long should a man with benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated with medications before having surgery, if he still gets up a couple times at night?
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Rethinking posttraumatic stress disorder
The definition of posttraumatic stress disorder has evolved to reflect the idea that what would be considered traumatic to one person might not be so to another.
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In Brief: Updates about mental health parity
The State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) now includes a mental health parity provision. A study suggests that a low copayment for mental health services may increase the likelihood that patients will receive the care they need.
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Heart Failure and Alcohol Consumption
Is there any research to support the idea that some people are more prone to developing heart failure from drinking alcohol?
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In Brief: Supplement may ease compulsive hair pulling
An amino acid supplement may be an effective treatment for some people with the compulsive hair-pulling disorder trichotillomania.
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