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Hypothyroidism

It can also affect the heart An underactive thyroid can lead to heart problems over time. In fact, hypothyroidism can be damaging even at subclinical levels - when it is either undetected or thought t... more »

Chronic nosebleeds

Q My son suffers from recurrent nosebleeds, which I am quite anxious about. I don’t know what is causing them. Can anyone help? - A.D., Norwich more »

Healthy, oldest and wisest

A long and healthy life does not just depend on your genes, but also on good habits. Indeed, the US National Institute on Aging has sent a group of demographic researchers to places where people live... more »

Exercise - You live longer even with heart disease

We all know exercise is good for us, but does the same apply if you have a heart condition? The answer is an emphatic yes. In fact, it could add more than three years to your life if you have a heart... more »

Bronchitis and emphysema

I suffer from chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and hope that someone can help with alternative remedies or suggestions. - AC more »

Man-made epidemics

Re avian flu in WDDTY vol 16 no 9, there have been several epidemics and medical scares in my lifetime, and it would seem that most of these are man-made. When you think of the deplorable state that c... more »

Medical blunders - One in three us patients is a victim of error

New findings indicate that one in three patients in the US will be the victim of a medical blunder - a mistake in treatment, the wrong medication or dose, or an incorrect test result. more »

Vitamin d and cancer - It works, but above the rda

The news that high doses of vitamin D can halve the risk of some cancers may well have had a poor reception in Brussels. While the EU bureaucrats are deciding on the potency of vitamins that will be f... more »

Eat your vegetables - And avoid lung cancer

Cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli can help protect against lung cancer. They are rich in isothiocyanates, which are lung-cancer preventatives. more »

Artificial tears

Q Ever since I’ve had LASIK surgery, I’ve suffered from dry eyes. My doctor has given me some eye lubricants that help, but I’m nervous about what they contain. Can you tell me if they are dangerous?... more »

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