Ask the doctor: Are diet drinks safe?
I?ve been drinking Fresca since I was in college. Lately I?ve been reading that diet drinks may cause weight gain and have other bad effects. Is that true?
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A few things you might not know about alcohol
Alcohol is processed differently from other nutrients. Women metabolize alcohol more slowly than men do.
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What you can gain by exercising longer and harder
Exercising vigorously for 20 to 40 minutes several times a week can improve aerobic capacity and reduce the risk of premature death.
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Research we’re watching: Small study shows little bone benefit from recommended dose of vitamin D
In a randomized controlled trial of 260 postmenopausal women, 800 IU of vitamin D taken daily for a year didn’t prevent bone fractures.
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Addyi is not a “female Viagra,” but it can open an important discussion
The side effects of flibanserin may not be worth the modest benefits for most women with low sexual desire.
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Ask the doctor: Do I need gallbladder surgery?
It’s important to get treatment for gallstones that cause recurrent pain. Surgery is often necessary to prevent serious complications.
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Research we’re watching: Analysis raises new questions about treating noninvasive breast cancer
An analysis of National Cancer Institute data indicates that many women with ductal carcinoma in situ may not benefit from lumpectomy and radiation.
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Do you need a thyroid test?
Low levels of thyroid hormone, which might not cause symptoms, can still raise “bad” cholesterol and cardiovascular disease risk.
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Mammography
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Breast Cancer
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