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 Topic Question
01/05/09 Yoga & Bone Dnsity My yoga teacher told me that if I stand on one leg for six seconds, it will increase its bone density. Is that true?
12/29/08 Vodka Is vodka better for you than other alcoholic beverages?
12/22/08 Urination Do people urinate more during the cold months?
12/15/08 Hearing Loss As we age, is the pattern of hearing loss different for men and women?
12/08/08 Aspirin & Airplanes Should I take an aspirin before a plane flight to avoid getting blood clots?
11/24/08 Heart Cancer? Why don't you hear about people getting heart cancer?
11/17/08 Alexander Technique What is the Alexander Technique?
11/10/08 Exercise & Appetite Does exercise increase or decrease your appetite?
11/03/08  Insomnia I've had insomnia for years. Is there a biological cause?
10/27/08 Breast Cancer Should breast cancer patients have chemotherapy before or after surgery?
10/20/08 Sudden Deafness If I have trouble hearing in one ear, is it dangerous?
10/13/08 Fertility Drug Clomid Am I more likely to get pregnant if I take a fertility drug such as Clomid?
10/06/08 Mononucleosis Why is there no vaccine against infectious mononucleosis?
09/29/08 Fever How and why does the body create fever?
09/22/08 Running & Knee Injury Does running increase the risk of knee injury or osteoarthritis?
09/15/08  Calcium Scan What is a calcium scan for heart disease, and who should undergo the test?
09/08/08 Weight Loss Surgery Does weight loss surgery lower the risk of getting cancer?
09/01/08 Weight Gain How much weight should women gain while pregnant?
08/25/08 Chewing Ice Does chewing ice harm teeth?
08/18/08 Coenzyme Q10 Does coenzyme Q10 help combat problems like hypertension or cancer?
08/11/08 Asthma Inhalers Do the new asthma inhalers work as well as the old ones?
08/04/08 Interrupted sleep My children wake me at night; how good is interrupted sleep?
07/21/08 Ear Infections Is there any way to prevent ear infections after swimming?
07/07/08 Sunscreens Are sunscreens made with parabens safe?
06/30/08 Arthritis Will diet help combat inflammatory woes such as arthritis?
06/23/08 Local Honey Does eating 'local honey' help prevent allergies?
06/16/08 Grilled Foods Is there any safe way to grill foods?
06/09/08 Lupus I have the auto-immune disease lupus, and I’m discouraged because there’s been no new approved lupus drug for 45 years. Is there anything promising in the works?
06/02/08 Probiotic Bacteria Couldn't the probiotic bacteria in yogurt actually be dangerous?
05/26/08 Morning or Evening Execise? Is it better to exercise in the morning or evening?
05/19/08 Chorus & Health Does singing in a chorus make you healthier?
05/12/08 Grumpiness Do allergies really cause grumpiness?
05/05/08  LASIK surgery What should I do to make sure I'll get good results from LASIK surgery?
04/28/08 Antidepressants Do antidepressants help with back pain?
04/21/08 Breastfeeding & Cancer Does breastfeeding protect a woman against breast cancer?
04/14/08 Dental X-rays How safe are dental X-rays and how often do you need them?
04/07/08 Melanoma Self Test Is there a new way to check yourself for melanoma? How does it work?
03/31/08 Preeclampsia Does preeclampsia put women at higher risk of cardiac problems later?
03/24/08 Growth Hormone Does growth hormone improve strength and athletic performance?
03/17/08 Forehead Thermometers Are those new thermometers for the forehead more accurate?
03/10/08 Teeth Grinding Is there anything I can do to stop grinding my teeth at night?
03/03/08 Male Baldness What are the best treatments for male pattern baldness?
02/25/08 Oats are Great Are oats really as good for you as we are told?
02/18/08 Appetite & Sickness Why does your appetite decrease when you get sick?
02/11/08 Itchy Feet Should I be concerned that the soles of my feet feel itchy all the time?
02/04/08 Vitamin D Is there any way to tell whether you are getting enough vitamin D?
01/28/08 Ear Wax How zealous do you really need to be about removing ear wax?
01/21/08 Clemens Treatments Are there legitimate medical reasons for the treatments that Clemens claims?
01/14/08 Jogging & Smoking Is jogging along the Charles as bad as smoking two packs of cigarettes?
01/07/08 Eating Protein Should I eat protein after lifting weights?
12/31/07 Ethics Consult What is an 'ethics consult' and when should patients get it?
12/24/07 Christmas Tree Allergy Is it possible that I am allergic to my Christmas tree?
12/17/07 Pets Colds & Flu Can you catch a cold or the flu from your pets?
12/10/07 Humidifier Use I use a humidifier in the winter. But I’m worried about mold and bacteria spewing into the air. Should I be?
12/03/07 Cancer Risk Is eating processed or red meat linked to a higher risk of cancer?
11/26/07 Back Pain Can the insoles inside of shoes help prevent or stop back pain.
11/19/07 Menstrual Cramps Does Chinese herbal medicine work for menstrual cramps?
11/12/07 Weekly Workouts I'm a working mother; how can I maximize my 3 workouts per week?
11/05/07 Dietitian When should you see a registered dietitian?
10/29/07 Broken Heart Can you literally die of a broken heart?
10/22/07 Emotions & Cancer Do emotions affect cancer patients' rate of survival?
10/15/07 Weight Loss Is dieting or exercise better for weight loss?
10/08/07 Bone Density  How do should older women get bone density testing for osteoporosis?
10/01/07 Hydrocephalus? What exactly is the condition normal-pressure hydrocephalus?
09/24/07 French Fries I’ve heard that a chemical formed in the cooking of French Fries and chips can cause cancer. Is that true?
09/17/07 Plantar Fasciitis What is plantar fasciitis and how is it treated?
09/10/07 Tai Chi & Health Are there any health benefits from tai chi exercises?
09/03/07 Green Light Laser Therapy What is 'green light' laser therapy to treat an enlarged prostate?
08/27/07 Grapefruit Juice Is it true that grapefruit juice has more nutrients than other fruit juices?
08/20/07 Bilingualism & Alzheimer’s Does being bilingual delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias?
08/13/07 Body Fat Do scales that calculate body fat really work?
08/06/07 Airplane Masks Do masks provide real protection for healthy people in airplanes?
07/30/07 Resveratrol Is resveratrol, the putative anti-aging ingredient found in red wine, on the market yet?
07/23/07 Group Therapy Can group therapy extend life for breast cancer sufferers?
07/16/07 Lose Fat Can you lose fat in a specific area of the body by targeting your workout regimen to that area?
07/09/07 Prostate Cancer Dos the lycopene in tomatoes help prevent prostate cancer?
07/02/07 Pelvic Muscle Tear Is there any way to protect against pelvic muscle damage during childbirth?
06/25/07 Exercise & Health If exercise is so important for good health, why don’t doctors prescribe it?
06/18/07

Fertility Monitors

 Do fertility monitors help increase a woman's likelihood of getting pregnant?
06/11/07

Fingernails

 Do fingernails reveal any information about a person's health?

06/04/07

Butt Surgery

 Are people having surgery to increase the size of their derrieres?

05/28/07

Menstruation Suppression

Is it OK to suppress menstruation for a year?

05/21/07

Hair Relaxer

 Does hair relaxer cause breast cancer in black women?
05/14/07 Sun-seeking Are human beings genetically programmed to seek the sunshine?
05/07/07 Virtual Colonography Is virtual colonography - a screen for colon cancer - ready for prime time?
04/30/07 Botox Injections Do Botox injections help with migraines?
04/23/07 Estrogen Patches Are estrogen patches, gels safer than pills after menopause?
04/16/07 Antidepressants How can I decide whether to take antidepressants?
04/09/07 Joint Lubricants Are lubricants an alternative to knee surgery?
04/02/07 Expired Medicines How should I dispose of unneeded or expired medicines?
03/26/07 Breast Cancer How important is it to shop around when looking for a breast cancer surgeon?
03/19/07 Cosmetics Can you tell from the labels on cosmetics whether the  products  contain ingredients that may be harmful?
03/12/07 Is Sedation Safe Is sedation safe for kids undergoing dental procedures or medical tests like MRI?
03/05/07 Pins and Needles Is the sensation of “pins and needles” in the feet or hands a sign of something serious?
02/26/07 Retail Health Clinics Should I go to one of these new   “retail health clinics” in shopping malls and drug stores?
02/19/07 Black Cohosh Does the herbal product black cohosh alleviate hot flashes in menopausal women?
02/12/07 Kids’ Toothpaste Is it true that there’s peanut oil lurking in kids’ toothpaste?
02/05/07 Aspirin & Ibuprofen If you take low-dose aspirin for your heart, can you also take ibuprofen for pain?
01/29/07 Energy Drinks Are “energy drinks” bad for you?
01/22/07 Kidney Stones Can children get kidney stones?
01/15/07 Tongue Piercings Is it dangerous to get your tongue pierced?
01/08/07 Bariatric Surgery Should I consider bariatric surgery to control Type 2 diabetes?
01/01/07 Running Nose Why does my nose run in the cold?
12/25/06 Tonsils When should you consider having your child’s tonsils removed?
12/18/06 Bad Shoes Can badly-fitting shoes damage feet?
12/11/06 Lung Cancer Who should be screened for lung cancer with the new, low-dose CT scans?
12/04/06 Toilet Seat I know you can’t catch AIDS from a toilet seat. What CAN you catch?
11/27/06 Flu Vaccine Are there homeopathic or herbal alternatives to the flu vaccine?
11/20/06 Diabetes & Feet Why is it important for people with diabetes to check their feet regularly?
11/13/06 Liposuction

Is liposuction safe?
11/06/06 Toenail Fungus What is toenail fungus and what’s the best way to get rid of it?
10/30/06 Heart Problems Should high school and college athletes be screened for heart problems?
10/23/06 Varicose Veins What are varicose veins and how can you prevent them?
10/16/06 Allergies Now that it’s harder to get decongestants containing pseudoephedrine, will cold and allergy sufferers have to make do with weaker over-the-counter drugs?
10/09/06 Macular Degeneration What’s the best treatment for macular degeneration?
10/02/06 Emergency Room When should you go to the emergency room?
09/25/06 Bogus Warnings Is there a way to spot bogus medical "warnings" before emailing them on to friends?
09/18/06 Urinary Tract Infections Does Cranberry Juice Prevent Urinary Tract Infections?
09/11/06 Shingles There's now a vaccine against shingles. Should I get it?
09/04/06 Estrogen & the Skin Is estrogen good for the skin?
08/28/06 Osteoporosis Drug I've heard that Fosamax, the osteoporosis drug, can damage the jaw. Is that true?
08/21/06 Kids Food Is it OK to feed kids the same healthy foods every night?
08/14/06 TMJ /TMD If you can’t get help from doctors for chronic headaches and facial pain, should you see a dentist?
08/07/06 Vitamin D

Does vitamin d reduce the risk of cancer?
07/31/06 Nasal Steroids Do nasal steroids taken for allergies cause eye problems?
07/24/06 Kidney Stone I just had a kidney stone. How can I avoid getting another one?
07/17/06 Chewing Gum Is chewing gum good for you?
07/10/06 Ear Lobes Is there any way to fix earlobes that have become elongated or split from heavy earrings?
07/03/06 Viagra Is Viagra, the erectile dysfunction drug, good for the heart, too?
06/26/06 Salt Is lowering salt consumption important for health?
06/19/06 Hyperactivity Does sugar make kids hyperactive?
06/12/06 Endoscopy If you have reflux, should you get an endoscopy?
06/05/06 Keyboard /Bacteria Should you disinfect your computer keyboard? Will this harm it?
05/29/06 Pressure Ulcers Are there any dietary ways to help bedsores heal faster?
05/22/06 Teen Pregnancy Is pregnancy riskier for teens than for adults?
05/15/06 Body Mass Index Is the Body Mass Index a good way to calculate heart disease risk?
05/08/06 Clogged Sinuses Is There a Less Invasive Way Than Traditional Surgery to Open Clogged Sinuses?
05/01/06 Computer Use Does using a computer for hours in a darkened room hurt teenagers’ eyes?
04/24/06 MSG Is MSG, the food additive, safe? Is it a cause of the obesity epidemic?
04/17/06 Moles Does pulling hair out of a mole turn the mole cancerous?
04/10/06 Tight Clothes Can tight-fitting clothes cause skin rashes?
04/03/06 Warts What are warts and how can you get rid of them?
03/27/06 Chiropractic Treatment Is it dangerous to have chiropractic treatments if you have osteoporosis?
03/20/06 Mesotherapy Does mesotherapy really get rid of cellulite? Is it safe?
03/13/06 Pajamas vs. Clothes Are there any reasons for kids to wear pajamas, as opposed to clothes, for sleeping?
03/06/03 Restless Leg Is there any way to treat restless legs syndrome?
02/27/06 Painkillers Do over-the-counter painkillers raise blood pressure?
02/20/06 Miscarriage What happens, mentally and physically, after a miscarriage and how long do these effects last?
02/13/06 Pets & Health Are pets good for people's health?
02/06/06 Colonoscopy Risk Are there any risks to colonoscopy prep procedures?
01/30/06 Toothbrush Should I throw away my toothbrush after I’ve had a cold?
01/23/06 Medical Treatment What’s the best way to evaluate medical information?
01/16/06 Canker Sores What causes canker sores and what can you do about them?
01/09/06 Falling Asleep Is it okay to listen to TV, music or tapes while falling asleep?
01/02/06 Stroke Test I got a mass e-mail saying there's a simple ''smile" test to diagnose a stroke. Is this true?
12/26/05 Garlic Do garlic – and garlic supplements - have genuine health benefits?
12/19/05 Sleeping Pills Is it okay to take sleeping pills for extended periods?
12/12/05 BP Machines Are the blood pressure machines in supermarkets reliable? Are the home kits?
12/05/05 Cellphones Is it really unsafe to use cellphones in hospitals?
11/28/05 Home Thermostat With home heating prices so high, how low can I safely set my thermostat?
11/21/05 Bed Wetting Is it normal for an adult to occasionally wet the bed?
11/14/05 Store Bought Glasses Are the eyeglasses you buy in a drug store as good as prescription ones?
11/07/05 Cold Contagion

How long are you contagious when you have a cold?
10/31/05 Free Radicals If exercise generates free radicals and free radicals are bad, why is exercise good?
10/24/05 Whiten Teeth How often can you safely whiten your teeth?
10/17/05 Dark Circles What causes dark circles under the eyes, and what can you do about them?
10/10/05 Mail Stool Samples My doctor has me use a kit to test for hidden blood in stool. Is it legal to mail those things?
10/03/05 Fizzy Drinks Does drinking carbonated beverages harm the bones or teeth?
09/26/05 Lead in Lunch Boxes I’ve heard that kids’ vinyl lunch boxes contain lead. Is this true?
09/19/05 Alcohol Abuse Are there any herbal remedies for alcoholism or alcohol abuse?
09/12/05 Eggs How many eggs is it safe to eat in one week?
09/05/05 MiniTransplant Can cancer patients get some of the benefits of a bone marrow transplant with fewer risks?
08/29/05 Flat Feet Can anything be done about flat feet?
08/22/05 Trampoline Is there a safe trampoline for kids?
08/15/05 Lung Cancer Is there anything an ex-smoker can do to decrease the chances of getting lung cancer, or at least catch it early?
08/08/05 Probiotics I hear a lot about probiotics. What are they and what are they good for?

08/01/05

 First Aid Kits What should you pack in a family First Aid Kit when you travel?
07/25/05 Green Tea What are the health benefits of green tea?
07/18/05 Toothbrushes Are electric toothbrushes better than manual ones?
07/11/05 Sunglasses Do cheap sunglasses protect the eyes as well as expensive ones?
07/05/05 Exercise &
Stretching		 How important is it to stretch before or after exercise?
06/28/05 Endometriosis Are there any new treatments on the horizon for endometriosis? All I’ve heard about is hormonal drugs and surgery.
06/21/05 Declining
Fertility		 Is there any way for a woman to tell her fertility is declining before it’s too late?
06/14/05 Protective Fabrics Do special sun protective fabrics really work?

06/07/05