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MAOIs and diet: Is it necessary to restrict tyramine?
3 Sep 2008 at 5:00am
A low-tyramine diet is important for anyone who's taking MAOIs.
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Organic baby food: Is it worth the price?
30 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
Organic baby food hasn't been proved more nutritious than traditional baby food.
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Ketogenic diet: Can it control seizures in children?
29 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
The high-fat, very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet may reduce seizures in children who have epilepsy.
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LDL apheresis: Can it lower LDL cholesterol?
28 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
LDL apheresis may be an effective treatment for very high LDL cholesterol.
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Manual treadmill vs. motorized treadmill: Which is better?
27 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
A manual treadmill is likely to be less expensive — and more difficult to use.
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Byetta: Can diabetes drug also help me lose weight?
26 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
Byetta improves blood sugar control and appears to have an important side benefit — weight loss.
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Insulin: Can it boost athletic performance?
26 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
Insulin may boost muscle mass for otherwise healthy athletes, but the risks are real.
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Eclipse cigarettes: Safer than regular cigarettes?
23 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
Despite marketing claims about safety, Eclipse cigarettes aren't a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes.
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Mold allergy: Should I get rid of my houseplants?
20 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
For some people, houseplants may trigger mold allergy symptoms.
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Tattoos and MRIs: What's the risk?
20 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
Generally, MRIs are safe if you have tattoos. However, extra caution may be required.
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Epidural steroid injections for back pain: Why limited dosing?
20 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
Generally, you can receive only a limited number of epidural steroid injections a year.
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Ankle weights for fitness walkers: Helpful or harmful?
19 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
When you walk, skip the ankle weights. The weights can change your normal gait.
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Cholesterol level: Can it be too low?
16 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
A high cholesterol level is unhealthy — but very low cholesterol may pose risks, too.
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Aspirin during pregnancy: Is it safe?
16 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
Generally, aspirin during pregnancy isn't recommended.
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Hypothyroidism: Does it cause joint pain?
16 Aug 2008 at 5:00am
Hypothyroidism can cause muscle and joint problems, such as joint pain and stiffness.
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