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Coffee not linked to heart failure

My father was recently diagnosed with mild heart failure. He drinks a lot of coffee. Could this be the reason for his heart condition?

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How do I unblock my ear canal?

My doctor recently noticed lots of wax in my ear, almost blocking the canal. How did this happen? What should I do about it?

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Author Posted on March 22, 2016January 19, 2024Categories ask-the-doctorLeave a comment on How do I unblock my ear canal?

Both blood pressure numbers are important

Which blood pressure number is more important, the top number or the bottom number?

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Author Posted on March 18, 2016January 19, 2024Categories ask-the-doctorLeave a comment on Both blood pressure numbers are important

Managing low blood sugar in type 2 diabetes

My father has had type 2 diabetes for 20 years. Recently he is having more falls and spells. I worry that his blood sugar might be dropping too low. What do you suggest?

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Managing occasional heartburn

I get heartburn occasionally. On average, I have about 3 episodes per month. But once the heartburn starts, it can sometimes last all day. What do you suggest?

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Are ACE inhibitors safe?

How safe are ACE inhibitors? Could they cause long-term side-effects?

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Natural memory loss or something more serious

I just turned 70. I have always had a great memory. But now I occasionally can't remember names. Is this normal memory loss, or something more serious?

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Deciding when to get a knee replacement

I have osteoarthritis. My right knee is especially painful and stiff. How do I know when the time is right for knee replacement surgery?

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Author Posted on March 16, 2016January 19, 2024Categories ask-the-doctorLeave a comment on Deciding when to get a knee replacement

Avoid indoor tanning with sunless tanning products

My daughter wants to be tan when we she goes to Florida for spring break. I am trying to convince to not do indoor tanning. What about so-called sunless tanning products? She says they don’t look natural. What do you think?

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Migraine-Depression Link

Is there a link between depression and headaches?

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Author Posted on February 12, 2016January 20, 2024Categories ask-the-doctorLeave a comment on Migraine-Depression Link

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