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Ozone air purifiers: Can they improve asthma symptoms?
Ozone air purifiers don't reduce asthma symptoms. In fact, they can make asthma worse.
PSA levels: Can they rise after partial prostate removal?
A number of factors can cause PSA levels to rise after surgery for an enlarged prostate.
Phentermine for weight loss
This prescription medicine can help with weight loss when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.
Pink eye: How long is it contagious?
Many parents wonder how long pink eye (conjunctivitis) is contagious. Find out.
Polypill: Does it treat heart disease?
This combination pill contains small doses of several commonly prescribed heart disease medicines.
Prednisone withdrawal: Why taper down slowly?
Prednisone is a powerful medication. Find out why it's so important to taper off your dosage gradually.
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.
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
Pulse pressure may be a strong predictor of heart problems, especially for older adults.
Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
Tonsillectomy may sometimes be needed in children who have recurring strep throat infections.
Rhabdomyolysis from statins: What's the risk?
Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but potentially life-threatening side effect of statins.
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