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In Brief: Why do vitamins keep on failing in clinical trials?

Two researchers theorize that trials of vitamins have not yielded more positive results because the test subjects already had ample levels of the nutrient being tested in their bodies.

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Berry good for health

Berries contain antioxidants, vitamins, and a generous amount of fiber, making them an excellent component of a more healthful diet.

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Ask the doctor: Oral steroids for nasal polyps

I have chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps. I switched doctors and the new specialist suggested trying oral steroids, something that my previous doctor never mentioned. What do you think?

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Bypass vs. angioplasty

Studies comparing bypass surgery to angioplasty found that, for those with more serious heart disease, there is little difference in eventual outcome between the two methods.

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Are full-body airport scanners safe?

There is concern about radiation exposure from x-ray machines used for airport security scans, but the added risk is so small that it is insignificant.

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Drugs in the water

Chemicals from medications and personal care products are making their way into streams, lakes, and other bodies of water, but water treatment facilities are not currently equipped to filter pharmaceutical waste from our water supply.

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Breaking the fast

Research reiterates the importance of eating breakfast every day, but carefully choosing what you eat in the morning, and how much, can optimize your breakfast’s nutritional content.

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Health by the numbers

Statistics on statin use show a decrease in LDL cholesterol levels in those who take the medications, but for people who don’t want to or who cannot handle the possible side effects, dietary changes can have similar benefits.

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Ask the doctor: What is the upper limit for omega-3 fats?

There’s a lot of publicity about omega-3 fats being beneficial for heart, mind, joints, eyes, and so on. There are over-the-counter products of varying size. So, this is my question: is there a daily upper limit on fish oil consumption?

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Ask the doctor: Do cataracts need to be ripe for surgery?

I think I may have cataracts. I heard somewhere that they need to be ripe before I get surgery. Is that true?

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