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Bones, Joints and Muscles

Bones, Joints and Muscles

I'd like to know if I have a hip problem or if it's something else. When I sit down and then get up and start to walk, my thigh hurts so much that it's hard for me to continue walking. The pain does go away eventually.

Nutrition

Nutrition

My husband has bilateral hip and shoulder replacements, a result of having to take Prednisone after his kidney transplant 30 yrs ago. Needless to say, he has had every problem that Prednisone can cause. Could he benefit by taking glucosamine/chondroitin?

Children's Health

Children's Health

With all this talk about carbs being the enemy, is a low-carb diet appropriate for children?

Skin and Beauty

Skin and Beauty

I've heard about laser skin treatments for collagen rejuvenation. Can you tell me how it works and how many treatments I'll need? Also, does the treatment hurt and what can I expect afterwards?

Diabetes

Diabetes

I'm a woman (51) who has diabetes. I read recently that women with diabetes have a much greater risk of developing heart disease than those who don't have it. Why is this, and what can I do to protect myself from heart problems?

Heart Health

Heart Health

What is a good over-the-counter chest cold congestion medicine, for someone with high blood pressure?

Women's Health

Women's Health

I've taken the birth control pill Loestrin for eight months. After starting on the pill, my period came once every two months. It's been 14 weeks since my last period. I had unprotected sex, but took the morning-after pill. Should I be concerned?

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