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Recurrent prostate infection: What are the treatment options?
These infections that keep coming back can be hard to treat. Here's what to know.
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
Reactive airway disease is a general term that doesn't indicate a specific diagnosis.
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
Pulse pressure may be a strong predictor of heart problems, especially for older adults.
Prostate cancer metastasis: Where does prostate cancer spread?
Prostate cancer can spread (metastasize) just about anywhere in the body, but it's most likely to spread to the lymph nodes and bones.
Polypill: Does it treat heart disease?
This combination pill contains small doses of several commonly prescribed heart disease medicines.
Ozone air purifiers: Can they improve asthma symptoms?
Ozone air purifiers don't reduce asthma symptoms. In fact, they can make asthma worse.
Outpatient joint replacement: Is it a safe option?
Joint replacement of the hip, knee and shoulder can be done safely as outpatient surgery. Most people can go home the same day as the procedure.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
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.
Omega-6 fatty acids: Can they cause heart disease?
This essential fatty acid is found in certain foods and is recommended as part of a healthy diet.
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