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Underweight? See how to add pounds healthfully
If you're underweight and not happy about it, try these tips to help you achieve your goal weight.
Thyroid guard: Do I need one during a mammogram?
A Mayo Clinic expert discusses using thyroid guards during mammograms to reduce the risk of thyroid cancer from radiation.
Thyroid disease: Can it affect a person's mood?
Thyroid disease can affect mood, but those symptoms are rarely the only evidence of thyroid disease.
The dawn phenomenon: What can you do?
Take steps to prevent this early-morning increase in blood sugar.
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
Taurine in energy drinks: What is it?
Energy drink ingredients can cause concern for some who consume these beverages.
Tailbone pain: How can I relieve it?
Tailbone pain can have many causes and treatments.
Sundowning: Late-day confusion
Sundowning isn't a disease. It's a symptom that often occurs in people with dementia.
Sperm: How long do they live after ejaculation?
After ejaculation, the life span of sperm depends on the circumstances.
Silicone breast implants: What happens if they rupture?
Understand the problems that may happen when a silicone breast implant leaks.
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