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2013
Blood vessel health
Surgical wound healing
ACE inhibitors
Achilles tendon pain
Exercise and brain health
Colonoscopy: New colon prep drink goes down easier
Hepatitis C treatment options improving
Should I have treatment for an enlarged prostate?
Why is heart failure sometimes called congestive heart failure?
View Full January 2013 Issue
Surgical wound healing
ACE inhibitors
Achilles tendon pain
Exercise and brain health
Colonoscopy: New colon prep drink goes down easier
Hepatitis C treatment options improving
Should I have treatment for an enlarged prostate?
Why is heart failure sometimes called congestive heart failure?
View Full January 2013 Issue
Aortic aneurysm
Finding balance in Alzheimer's caregiving
Happy, healthy feet
Immune suppression and infections
Urinary tract infections in women
Mindful meditation may cut risk, severity of common cold
Zeroing in on a biomarker that may influence muscle mass
Why does an overactive thyroid make me fatigued?
Why do I need an inhaled steroid plus a quick-relief inhaler?
View Full February 2013 Issue
Finding balance in Alzheimer's caregiving
Happy, healthy feet
Immune suppression and infections
Urinary tract infections in women
Mindful meditation may cut risk, severity of common cold
Zeroing in on a biomarker that may influence muscle mass
Why does an overactive thyroid make me fatigued?
Why do I need an inhaled steroid plus a quick-relief inhaler?
View Full February 2013 Issue
Bladder cancer
Optimal hospital recovery
Calories and weight loss
Fallen arches
Pelvic organ prolapse
Mayo develops incision-free surgery for tennis elbow
Are fungal toenail infections difficult to treat?
What is walking pneumonia?
View Full March 2013 Issue
Optimal hospital recovery
Calories and weight loss
Fallen arches
Pelvic organ prolapse
Mayo develops incision-free surgery for tennis elbow
Are fungal toenail infections difficult to treat?
What is walking pneumonia?
View Full March 2013 Issue
Smoothing facial wrinkles
Choosing wrinkle creams
Gut microflora
Pain drugs and heart attack
Sex after heart attack
Heart attacks decrease with smoke-free workplace laws
Speeding recovery of bowel function after surgery
Are my granddaughter's flat feet a cause for concern?
Do calcium supplements increase heart attack risk?
View Full April 2013 Issue
Choosing wrinkle creams
Gut microflora
Pain drugs and heart attack
Sex after heart attack
Heart attacks decrease with smoke-free workplace laws
Speeding recovery of bowel function after surgery
Are my granddaughter's flat feet a cause for concern?
Do calcium supplements increase heart attack risk?
View Full April 2013 Issue
A different sort of arthritis
Stopping postnasal drip
High blood glucose
Muscle weakness
Preventing golf injuries
Aspirin's role in preventing recurring deep vein blood clots
More evidence regarding vitamin C and kidney stone risk
Is there a connection between eyesight problems and hallucination
What is lichen sclerosus?
View Full May 2013 Issue
Stopping postnasal drip
High blood glucose
Muscle weakness
Preventing golf injuries
Aspirin's role in preventing recurring deep vein blood clots
More evidence regarding vitamin C and kidney stone risk
Is there a connection between eyesight problems and hallucination
What is lichen sclerosus?
View Full May 2013 Issue
Hearing aid technology
Nuts
Paget's disease
Pseudogout
Diabetes drug may improve ovarian cancer survival
Vegetarians reduce risk of heart disease by a third
Is coconut water good for health?
Should I worry about blood over the white of my eye?
View Full June 2013 Issue
Nuts
Paget's disease
Pseudogout
Diabetes drug may improve ovarian cancer survival
Vegetarians reduce risk of heart disease by a third
Is coconut water good for health?
Should I worry about blood over the white of my eye?
View Full June 2013 Issue
Enlarged prostate
Smoothing dry skin
Dealing with grief
Tuberculosis and related bacteria
Persistent itching
A new treatment for overactive bladder
High intake of carbs increases risk of cognitive decline
Does prickly pear help with diabetes?
Is it possible to get two different types of arthritis?
View Full July 2013 Issue
Smoothing dry skin
Dealing with grief
Tuberculosis and related bacteria
Persistent itching
A new treatment for overactive bladder
High intake of carbs increases risk of cognitive decline
Does prickly pear help with diabetes?
Is it possible to get two different types of arthritis?
View Full July 2013 Issue
Neck pain
Heartburn relief
Computer ergonomics
Frozen shoulder
Wheat sensitivity
Early study points to hearing loss turnaround
Metal-on-metal hip implants: Recognizing symptoms
Could a recurring urinary tract infection be bladder cancer?
Is chamomile tea a sleep aid?
View Full August 2013 Issue
Heartburn relief
Computer ergonomics
Frozen shoulder
Wheat sensitivity
Early study points to hearing loss turnaround
Metal-on-metal hip implants: Recognizing symptoms
Could a recurring urinary tract infection be bladder cancer?
Is chamomile tea a sleep aid?
View Full August 2013 Issue
Reducing colorectal cancer risk
Flu vaccine
Laxatives
Vitamin B-12 deficiency
Macular degeneration
Concerns over how much salt is too little
Newest stem cell technology helps with heart failure
Is antibiotic resistance increasing?
What foods are high in calcium?
View Full September 2013 Issue
Flu vaccine
Laxatives
Vitamin B-12 deficiency
Macular degeneration
Concerns over how much salt is too little
Newest stem cell technology helps with heart failure
Is antibiotic resistance increasing?
What foods are high in calcium?
View Full September 2013 Issue
Sinus problems
Dealing with erectile dysfunction
Pain after shingles
Vascular necrosis
Inguinal hernia
Tai chi may play a role in depression relief among elderly
Willingness to donate a kidney for transplant is high
Why does an aortic aneurysm suddenly require surgery?
What can help keep my eyes from drying out?
View Full October 2013 Issue
Dealing with erectile dysfunction
Pain after shingles
Vascular necrosis
Inguinal hernia
Tai chi may play a role in depression relief among elderly
Willingness to donate a kidney for transplant is high
Why does an aortic aneurysm suddenly require surgery?
What can help keep my eyes from drying out?
View Full October 2013 Issue
Antioxidants
Altered taste
Biofeedback
Confronting hoarding
Diabetes and foot care
Avoid sleep difficulties associated with mobile devices
Exercise important in Parkinson's prevention and treatment
What are the causes of hair loss?
What's a Baker's cyst?
View Full November 2013 Issue
Altered taste
Biofeedback
Confronting hoarding
Diabetes and foot care
Avoid sleep difficulties associated with mobile devices
Exercise important in Parkinson's prevention and treatment
What are the causes of hair loss?
What's a Baker's cyst?
View Full November 2013 Issue
Diverticular disease
Taking a breather
Acetaminophen
Pericarditis
Lowering blood pressure
Post-meal walking reduces blood glucose
Storing up brainpower for later years
How can I avoid tennis elbow?
Is a high resting heart rate a concern?
View Full December 2013 Issue
Taking a breather
Acetaminophen
Pericarditis
Lowering blood pressure
Post-meal walking reduces blood glucose
Storing up brainpower for later years
How can I avoid tennis elbow?
Is a high resting heart rate a concern?
View Full December 2013 Issue