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By the way, doctor: Can strontium help treat osteoporosis?

What can you tell me about the mineral strontium, which is advertised for treating osteoporosis?

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Alzheimer’s caregiving: Day-to-day challenges

Beyond the broader issues of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, many caregivers find daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating challenging. Keeping things simple and eliminating unnecessary choices may help prevent confusion.

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Revisiting hormone therapy’s risks and benefits

Though long-term hormone therapy has been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, short-term use may still be beneficial for certain symptoms, and without the risk of heart disease if started early in menopause.

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By the way, doctor: How much should I limit my salt intake?

If I want to lower my blood pressure, how much salt can I afford to take in?

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By the way, doctor: Should I get the HPV vaccine if I’m already infected?

I’m 26 and positive for HPV. Is there any point in my getting the new HPV vaccine?

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In Brief: Many drugs prevent fractures, but none is best, study finds

A review of dozens of studies of the various types of medications prescribed to help prevent fractures concluded that there is not enough evidence to declare that one medication is better than others.

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In Brief: Cognitive behavioral therapy helps ease tinnitus discomforts

A review of research suggests that cognitive behavioral therapy may provide some relief for those who suffer from tinnitus.

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By the way, doctor: How often do I need a bone density test?

I’m a healthy 65-year-old woman and just had my first bone density test. How often do I need to have it repeated?

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In Brief: Even mildly impaired kidney function can affect bone health

Even slightly decreased kidney function can cause a much higher risk of a hip fracture, because the kidneys produce vitamin D, and disrupting their function affects the body’s regulation of calcium.

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What to do about tennis elbow

Tennis elbow can persist for months, and is often prolonged by returning too soon to the activities that caused it. Various treatments can offer temporary relief, but the best course of action is to limit activity and take a pain reliever.

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