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Children's Health
Children's Health
What is "swimmer's ear" and what is the best way to deal with it?
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
I have been diagnosed with "silent GERD". I don't want to take medication the rest of my life. Any suggestions? I have phlegm in my throat that I cannot associate with any specific foods.
Nutrition
Nutrition
I've been diagnosed with diverticulitis (no longer acute) and have been told to avoid nuts and seeds. Do things like peas, beans, corn count as seeds? What is a good diet to avoid another bout of diverticulitis? (I'm also lactose intolerant.)
Skin and Beauty
Skin and Beauty
I'm 50 and don't spend a lot of time in the sun. I use sunscreen but I've noticed that I'm getting darker skin blotches, not like moles but damaged skin cells. My MD isn't worried, but I don't like the look. How do I get rid of them and protect my skin?
Weight Management
Weight Management
How do I compute my basic healthy calorie intake? What are some basic facts about how many calories a person needs to burn to lose weight?
Heart Health
Heart Health
Two years ago I was diagnosed with a 4mm brain aneurism. My doctor told me that surgery is not performed until the aneurism is at least 7mm. I have an MRI every year and the size has not changed. Should I be concerned and doing something more?
Bones, Joints and Muscles
Bones, Joints and Muscles
I had full hip replacement surgery last year (left side) and it worked well. However, my right hip is now hurting. How can I lose weight effectively without irritating the bad hip?
Senior Health
Senior Health
Is hearing loss inevitable as we age? Is there anything we can do to prevent it?
Sexual Health and Relationships
Sexual Health and Relationships
Can you participate in sex if you have an enlarged heart?

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