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Memory loss: When to seek help
Memory loss may indicate normal aging, a treatable condition or the onset of dementia.
Menopause and high blood pressure: What's the connection?
For many women, menopause and high blood pressure seem to go together. Discover why.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Learn more about this stage between the typical cognitive decline of aging and the more serious decline of dementia.
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
When bone marrow produces an unusual protein in the blood, it can sometimes lead to certain types of blood cancer.
NSAIDs: Do they increase my risk of heart attack and stroke?
Common pain medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen sodium may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Opioids: Safe for older people with arthritis?
Opioids aren't the first choice for a chronic condition such as arthritis. And some of their side effects may be particularly concerning for older people.
Osteomalacia
Caused by a severe vitamin D deficiency, osteomalacia softens bones, sometimes causing leg bowing in children. Boosting vitamin D intake can cure the disorder.
Osteoporosis treatment: Medications can help
Find out more about your options for bone-preserving drugs, including how often you need to take them and what side effects you might expect.
Ovarian cancer: Still possible after hysterectomy?
Surgery to remove your uterus may affect your risk of ovarian cancer, depending on the type of procedure you had.
Palliative care
Learn what to expect with this care approach that offers symptom relief for seriously ill people of any age.
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