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Real Relief for Prostate Pain
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Real Relief for Prostate Pain

H. Ballentine Carter, MD | October 18, 2017

More than one-third of men over 50 have this chronic condition A man who goes to his doctor with prostate-related…

Reassuring News About Vaginal Estrogen for Menopause

Reassuring News About Vaginal Estrogen for Menopause

Carolyn J. Crandall, MD, MS | September 20, 2017

Vaginal estrogen is effective at treating menopause symptoms including sexual and urinary problems. New research adds to the evidence for safety.

Too Many Medical Tests Can Be Bad for Your Health
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Too Many Medical Tests Can Be Bad for Your Health

Dennis Gottfried, MD | September 8, 2017

Being tested too often is expensive, stressful and can lead to unnecessary treatments. Here, some tests that can cause more harm than good.

You Are Responsible for Your Own Health
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You Are Responsible for Your Own Health

David Sherer, MD | August 31, 2017

It can be tempting to blame the health-care industry for the high cost of medical care, but the solution to…

Grown-Up Kids Need Your Love More Than Ever
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Grown-Up Kids Need Your Love More Than Ever

Bernie S. Siegel, MD | August 30, 2017

The love we show our children in their early years has a powerful effect on their behavior, life choices and…

What’s Your Health News IQ? Medical Marijuana, Sexual Advances and more…
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What’s Your Health News IQ? Medical Marijuana, Sexual Advances and more…

August 28, 2017

Take Bottom Line’s weekly health quiz to find out if you’re staying on top of the most important and intriguing…

Why Am I Gaining Weight After Menopause—and What Can I Do About It?

Why Am I Gaining Weight After Menopause—and What Can I Do About It?

Penny Kendall-Reed, ND | August 21, 2017

I didn't gain weight when I went into menopause, but now, three years later, I have gained 14 pounds—even though…

Fight Inflammation to Fight Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes
What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

Fight Inflammation to Fight Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes

David Sherer, MD | August 16, 2017

Practically everyone concerned with heart health has heard that high cholesterol levels in your blood can be a cause of…

A Dog Could Be Your Best Exercise Buddy Ever!
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A Dog Could Be Your Best Exercise Buddy Ever!

Angela Fern, MS | August 2, 2017

If exercise isn’t one of your favorite activities, here’s something that might change that—a dog. We’ve known for some time…

Better Ways to Wake Yourself Up
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Better Ways to Wake Yourself Up

June 12, 2017

Caffeine-free energy boosters to get you going in the morning and throughout the day.

Colo-rectal Cancer and Younger Patients
What Your Doctor Isn't Telling You

Colo-rectal Cancer and Younger Patients

David Sherer, MD | June 12, 2017

In one of my earlier blogs, I made reference to the importance of exercise, a diet high in fiber, low…

Easy Ways to Meditate
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Easy Ways to Meditate

June 5, 2017

Quick ways to relax without committing to meditation.

Kitchen Cures for Minor Cuts
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Kitchen Cures for Minor Cuts

May 10, 2017

Kitchen cures that work fast on minor cuts.

6 Common Myths About Mosquitoes
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6 Common Myths About Mosquitoes

Jonathan F. Day, PhD | May 9, 2017

Somewhere out there—likely very near you—mosquito eggs are waiting to hatch. While some people consider mosquitoes to be little more…

7 Days to Change Your Brain
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7 Days to Change Your Brain

Andrew B. Newberg, MD | April 27, 2017

Remember your last vacation? Maybe you burned out trying to see every attraction in the guidebook or you landed in…