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Is My Asthma Gone?

I was diagnosed with asthma 5 years ago, and my doctor prescribed an inhaler to use daily. I haven't had any symptoms for a year now, even though I stopped using my inhaler. Can asthma go away?

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Slow Heart Rate

I am a 66-year-old woman. My heart rate is in the fifties at times. Is this normal?

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Enlarged Heart

My doctor told me I have an enlarged heart. I have high blood pressure, but otherwise feel fine. What can you tell me about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for an enlarged heart?

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Are protein bars really just candy bars in disguise?

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Only the overworked die young

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BPH drugs linked to small risk of falls

Certain drugs that many men take for urinary difficulties caused by an overgrown prostate are associated with a dangerous but very small risk of falling.

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What do the new mammography guidelines mean for you?

Women should decide when to have mammograms based on their personal risks and preferences and a discussion with their doctor.

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Numb hand: Should you worry?

Repetitive motions can squeeze nerves in the hand and cause temporary and short-lived numbness. It usually does not indicate a medical condition, but talk to a doctor if the numbness persists or interferes with daily activities.

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How fitness trackers can improve your health

Electronic fitness trackers can motivate people to stay with exercise and weight-loss programs.

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Do you need a drug for osteoporosis?

Bone-building drugs are responsible for a decline in hip fracture, and they are now available as tablets, injections, and infusions.

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