I do my best to exercise every day, either walking two miles in good weather or riding my exercise bike for 30 minutes on wet or cold days. Should I keep going when I catch a cold, or would I be better off resting?
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I have been taking selenium in the hope that it would prevent me from getting prostate cancer. But I heard on the radio that the National Cancer Institute is advising men to stop taking selenium. Should I stop it?
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Kidney stones, which are about twice as common in men as they are in women, can likely be prevented through attention to diet.
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I’m 72 and in good health. I’ve had left knee pain for almost six months. My doctor sent me for an MRI of both knees; it showed “mild to moderate osteoarthritis” in both knees and a torn meniscus in my right knee. What should I do for my “good” knee?
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Warts are unsightly but generally harmless, and a wart will often go away on its own after a period of time.
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Surprisingly, having lower body fat may offer some health benefits, though diet and fitness are still vital to good health.
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Exposure to ionizing radiation through medical testing is generally safe, but there are risks that patients and caregivers need to be aware of. Cumulative exposure should be tracked if possible, and unnecessary tests should be avoided.
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Old-fashioned social networking – the face-to-face kind – can affect our health, both positively and negatively.
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I was very interested in your article on aspirin and cancer. You commented that aspirin may help prevent cancer, but I can’t take aspirin, even in low doses. I use Tylenol for pain and fever – can it also help against cancer?
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I am trying to decide between radical prostatectomy and radioactive seed therapy for my prostate cancer. The doctors say that I should be cured either way. I’m basing my decision on side effects, but I need more information about penile shortening.
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