Diet pills, supplements and surgery
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Sex after years of abstinence: OK to resume?
With time and patience, you can resume sexual activity at any age.
Hoodia: Does this dietary supplement help weight loss?
Hoodia manufacturers claim the supplement controls appetite, but where's the evidence to back up these claims?
Heel spurs: Do they always cause pain?
Heel spurs — Bony growths not necessarily the cause of your heel pain.
Nervous stomach: Is there such a thing?
Nervous stomach is a vague term that doesn't indicate a specific diagnosis.
How trauma can affect memory
In sexual assault survivors, the main traumatic event typically becomes encoded in memory. Less important details may not be as well retained in memory.
Lupus: Can it cause hives?
Although uncommon, hives can occur in people with lupus. Learn about causes and treatments.
Alzheimer's: Can a Mediterranean diet lower my risk?
Alzheimer's — Learn about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet.
Do cortisol blockers aid weight loss?
Cortisol blockers claim to help with weight loss, but do they deliver? The evidence is slim at best.
Bitter orange weight-loss supplements: Do they work?
Bitter orange is in some weight-loss supplements. It acts like a stimulant, which sounds promising but has risks.
Axona: Medical food to treat Alzheimer's
Axona — Can a supplement treat Alzheimer's disease?
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