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By the way, doctor: Is vaginal estrogen safe?

My doctor prescribed a low-dose vaginal estrogen cream, applied twice a week, for atrophic vaginitis. I’ve heard this dose is so low that it carries no health risk. Do you agree?

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Ask the doctor: Does Tricor cause gallstones?

I started taking Tricor because I have low HDL and high triglycerides. Someone I know at work developed gallstones after being on Tricor for a while. Is this a common side effect? If so, is there another medication I can take?

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Heart Beat: More evidence against trans fats

Researchers measured the amount of trans fat in blood cells and found that those with higher levels in their blood had a higher risk of having a heart attack or dying of heart disease.

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Generic heart drugs as good as brand names

Analysis of clinical trials showed that generic versions of cardiovascular medications are as effective as their name-brand counterparts.

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In the journals: Strength training relieves chronic neck pain

In a study, women who followed a program of exercises designed to strengthen neck and shoulder muscles experienced a significant decrease in neck pain.

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Ankle-brachial index

The ankle-brachial index is a comparative blood pressure test, taken at the arms and ankles, that is done to check for the presence of peripheral artery disease.

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In the journals: B vitamins may protect against macular degeneration

Taking a daily supplement of B vitamins could reduce the risk of developing macular degeneration.

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Ask the doctor: Can a pacemaker cause dizzy spells?

My father recently had a pacemaker installed. Now, almost every time he stands up or gets out of bed, he feels dizzy. Is this a common side effect of getting a pacemaker, something he needs to get used to? Is there anything he can do about it?

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By the way, doctor: Why do I yawn when I exercise?

I’m 40, and for the past few years I’ve been starting to yawn whenever I get an intense aerobic workout. Is this something I should worry about?

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Combating MRSA: The drug-resistant “superbug”

Though the drug-resistant bacterial infection known as MRSA typically occurs in hospital settings, new cases have developed as patients are discharged and bring the infection with them into their communities.

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