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Migraines and Headaches

Migraines and Headaches

Can Botox help reduce migraines?

Heart Health

Heart Health

If I get liposuction to get rid of my belly fat, will I reduce the health risks associated with being "apple" shaped?

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

My friends tell me their sex drive wasn't the same after they had a baby. Is that true?

Children's Health

Children's Health

My child was diagnosed with lactose intolerance. Dairy makes her sick but she can eat lactose-free dairy products without issue. Is there something else that should be explored, or is my child a rare one year old with true lactose intolerance?

Sleep

Sleep

This past two years my brain seemed very foggy and I've had a lot of memory problems. Yet when I take pseudoephedrine for a sinus headache, it not only clears my sinuses, it causes me to be able to think very clearly and I have improved memory. Why?

Nutrition

Nutrition

What are the health risks from not drinking water? My husband is terribly addicted to soda and any other drink that is not plain water. He drinks about a 1/2 cup of plain water a day.

Bones, Joints and Muscles

Bones, Joints and Muscles

I've been having knee pain when I bend it and when it's straight. It's also a little swollen above the kneecap. I'm hoping that this is just a mild sprain, but six years ago I had a blood clot in the same leg just below the knee. Should I be worried?

Fitness

Fitness

I am 51 years old and weigh 256 lbs. I have several medical problems, including knee pain. I also sit all day in my job and my long commute. I want to lose weight - where do I start?

Digestive Health

Digestive Health

I have a gluten and a dairy intolerance as well as high cholesterol. Do you have a diet suggestion that may address these issues and still allow me to enjoy meal times? I hate tofu!

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