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GLP-1 agonists: Diabetes drugs and weight loss
Noninsulin drugs for diabetes improve blood sugar control and may also support weight loss.
Gastric bypass surgery: What happens if I regain the weight?
After gastric bypass surgery, diet and exercise are crucial for maintaining your weight loss.
Heartburn medicines and B-12 deficiency
Acid-controlling medications may do more than prevent heartburn. They may also interfere with vitamin B-12 absorption.
Heavy periods: Can folic acid help?
Heavy periods may cause iron deficiency anemia. Folic acid supplements can't treat that.
Hernia truss: Can it help an inguinal hernia?
A hernia truss can temporarily ease discomfort, but medical care is needed for a painful hernia.
High cholesterol in children: How is it treated?
High cholesterol in children can lead to narrowed and hardened arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease later in life.
Hip resurfacing: An alternative to conventional hip replacement?
Hip resurfacing uses a metal-on-metal prosthesis, which can cause health problems in some people.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Can it reduce stroke damage?
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps with some medical conditions that affect the brain. Find out what the research says about its role in stroke treatment.
Hypothyroidism diet: Can certain foods increase thyroid function?
There's no evidence that eating or avoiding certain foods will help the thyroid work better in people with underactive thyroid.
Hypothyroidism: Can calcium supplements interfere with treatment?
Calcium supplements can interfere with how the body absorbs medications used to treat hypothyroidism.
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