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Influenza — it’s not “just the flu.” How to protect yourself from this annual onslaught

Although most patients recover from a bout of the flu without treatment, thousands of Americans die from it each year. Influenza is a serious infection — but it can be prevented and… Read more

Women are more vulnerable to alcohol’s long term effects on health

Alcohol can be a boon or a bane for health. The difference lies in the dose—a little is good, a lot is bad. But the dividing line between a little and a… Read more

Exploring the virtual medical universe

Despite the weak dollar, a growing number of Americans are traveling overseas for less expensive medical care. But there’s another way to become a so-called medical tourist, without a passport, luggage, or… Read more

The benefits of core conditioning — a trimmer tummy and much more

Many of us would like to firm up our tummies, a goal that seems more frustrating and elusive the older we get. Working on strengthening a variety of trunk muscles, collectively known… Read more

The controversy over cardiac testing before ADHD treatment begins

Stimulant medications like those often prescribed for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) raise blood pressure and heart rate, and some drugs carry warning labels for patients with heart problems. Two… Read more

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