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Is it safe to take a low-dose iron supplement if you're not anemic? My teenage daughter is a distance runner, and her coach recommends them for girls on the cross country team.

Women's Health

Women's Health

What are the effects of hormone replacement therapy on a person who has a history of lacunar stroke?

Diabetes

Diabetes

I am concerned because my blood sugar is fluctuating between 110 and 117, over 90 days. I have good eating habits and control my weight, but it's been harder after menopause. Should I be on a sugar-stabilizing medication such as Metformin?

Skin and Beauty

Skin and Beauty

I'm 53 and in menopause. Since perimenopause, my melasma has returned. I had it my 30s due to birth control pills. I'm using TriLuma and am fanatical about sunscreen. I'm Asian and dermatologists have told me laser or other procedures might worsen it.

Ear, Nose and Throat

Ear, Nose and Throat

What would cause a muffled thumping sound in my left ear (almost like hearing a heart beat)? This sound is not in the right ear, only the left. It doesn't happen all the time and there is no hearing loss.

Digestive Health

Digestive Health

What does gallbladder pain feel like? How do I know if I need medical attention?

Breathing and Allergies

Breathing and Allergies

I have spring allergies and this year I have a plugged left ear, which I'm attributing to this. I've been using the over-the-counter ear wax remedies which have been working somewhat, usually for a day or two, and then my ear becomes plugged again.

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Heart Health

What is the difference between a pacemaker and a defibrillator? How reliable are they?

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