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Bones, Joints and Muscles

Bones, Joints and Muscles

What is olecranon bursitis and how is it treated?

Back and Spine Health

Back and Spine Health

What is the difference between a bulging disk and a herniated disk?

Nutrition

Nutrition

Is there any benefit to taking supplements such as Saw Palmetto to help reduce or prevent prostate cancer? I have read conflicting articles. I am 70 years old and have been on active surveillance for prostate cancer since early 2010.

Skin and Beauty

Skin and Beauty

I'm a 40-year-old woman considering modest-sized breast implants. Will they interfere with the ability to detect breast cancer?

Sleep

Sleep

I come from a long line of insomniacs who struggle to put together more than three hours of sleep at once. I've heard that chronic insomnia that runs in families can be an indicator of Type 2 Bipolar Depression. What are your thoughts?

Foot Health

Foot Health

I find as I have gotten older (mid 40's), my feet get sore easily and in my workout shoes, I now need extra support. Is this typical? Do feet age like the rest of us, and is there anything I can do to better support my feet?

Heart Health

Heart Health

I have occasional rapid heartbeats, which my doctor recently diagnosed as PSVD. But I have no other heart conditions. So he did not suggest any type of treatment except to avoid certain things like alcohol. Is there anything else I should be doing?

Women's Health

Women's Health

I'm 53 and take Mimvey for hot flashes and sleeplessness. I've tried to stop but the symptoms return. Is there a "hump" to get over before they stop? How long is HRT recommended? Also, are my electrical and heart problems due to hormones? Can HRT help?

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