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Heart Health

I'm a 42 year old woman. I run three to four times a week. My blood pressure is around 115/74. But I have horrifying heart palpitations at night. I'm exhausted. I did a 24-hour Holter monitor and am waiting for an event monitor.

Caregiving and End of Life

Caregiving and End of Life

My mom died a few months ago and dad isn't taking it well. He's lost interest in food, socializing, is not sleeping well, and has guilt about "unfinished business" in their relationship. How can I tell the difference between natural grief and depression?

Ear, Nose and Throat

Ear, Nose and Throat

For the past three months, I've had a constant and irritating tickle in my inner ear. It even wakes me up at night. I've used ear rinses and had my primary care doctor examine it, but she could not find anything. Any suggestions?

Skin and Beauty

Skin and Beauty

I'm a woman in my 20s who gets acne on her back and chest. What is causing this (as I rarely get acne on my face), and what can I do to treat and prevent it?

Bones, Joints and Muscles

Bones, Joints and Muscles

I am trying to prevent osteoporosis. What supplements and foods are best?

Cancer

Cancer

Thirteen years ago I had a total hysterectomy, when I was diagnosed with Stage 4 ovarian cancer. Since the surgery I've noticed I have a lot of gas, which is rather embarrassing, especially in public. Is this a normal post-surgical side effect?

Nutrition

Nutrition

Is low carbohydrate or complex carbohydrate the best diet nutritionally?

Women's Health

Women's Health

I was told that my endometriosis will go away once I pass menopause. What if I decide to take hormone therapy during menopause - will that continue to aggravate the endometrial lesions?

Foot Health

Foot Health

My 7-year-old daughter was diagnosed with flat feet by our regular doctor. She sometimes complains of pain in her legs. Our doctor said that she will probably outgrow it. If not, what are her treatment options? Is there anything I can do for her now?

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