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Treating High Blood Pressure Without Medication
For some newly diagnosed patients, waiting is the best medicine. read
Who Really Needs a Stent?
Fewer people than you might think. read
Are Doctors Overprescribing Antidepressants?
Many people over 50 are on the medication but haven't been diagnosed with depression. read
10 Home Remedies That Work
Want to calm a cough or prevent a cold? You may find relief in your cupboard. read
Time for the Flu Vaccine
You now have more — and better — shot options than ever before. read
Nasty Side Effects Make Women Quit Breast Cancer Drugs Early
But they don't tell their doctors how bad they're feeling. read
New Hip, Old Walking Skills
Climbing stairs, walking farther with targeted therapy after hip replacement surgery. read
6 Ways to Save Your Eyesight
Your vision changes as you age. Here's what you can do about it. read
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4 Surgeries to Avoid
Why you should think twice before going under the knife. read
Coffee May Help Prevent Endometrial Cancer
Good news for women who drink 3 or more cups daily. read
How to Survive a Hip Fracture
The injury is fatal each year to tens of thousands. Don't be one of them. read
Got (Enough) Milk?
Over 50? Consume more calcium to prevent osteoporosis. read
7 Signs of Sleep Apnea
Millions of people have the sleep disorder and don't know it. read
Ibuprofen May Protect Against Parkinson's Disease
Study suggests that taking the painkiller two or more times a week may actually protect the brain. read
Over-the-Counter Genetic Tests: Buyer Beware
The results can be horrifyingly wrong. read
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A Date with Death
To those who are chronically ill and bogged down by despair, Richard Cohen offers a positive outlook on life. read
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