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Frequently asked questions about colds and the flu
Here are the answers to six commonly asked questions about colds and the flu. Q. When should I stay home… More »
Vegetable of the month: Broccoli
A versatile vegetable, broccoli keeps well and can be cooked many different ways, in soups, stir-fries, pastas, and casseroles. It’s… More »
Drugstore sleep aids may bring more risks than benefits
Over-the-counter sleep aids are commonly used but may have side effects and risks, including daytime grogginess. They have also been… More »
Yogurt or dessert? High sugar makes it hard to tell
Many brands of yogurt contain large amounts of sugar. More »
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Postmenopausal bleeding: Don’t worry — but do call your doctor
Postmenopausal bleeding is caused by endometrial cancer only 9% of the time, but 91% of women with endometrial cancer have postmenopausal bleeding. For this reason, it’s always important that women have any unusual or postmenopausal bleeding checked by a doctor… (Locked) More »
High calcium score: What’s next?
Otherwise healthy people who have a high score on a coronary artery calcium scan do not need an angiogram to confirm the findings. Instead, they should focus on lowering their cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors. (Locked) More »
Extra protein at breakfast helps control hunger
People who consumed 28 grams of protein during breakfast had fewer cravings later in the day compared with people who ate 12 grams or less of protein. More »
Biotin may throw off lab test results
Taking too much of the dietary supplement biotin (vitamin B7) can interfere with lab tests, such as hormone tests and tests for markers of heart attacks (like troponin). More »
