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Medical Minute: Women and Heart Disease

Medical Minute: Women and Heart Disease

American women are generally more concerned about osteoporosis, diabetes or cancer than they are about heart disease even though it is now the number one health problem for women in America.

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Jen and Jason's Story of Hope	Randy M's Story of Hope	Jodie and Jamie's Story of Hope
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Experts stress prevention with rise in whooping cough Doctors say those in contact with children, especially newborns, should get a booster shot.	Viagra can help with altitude sickness, report says Mountain climbers may develop high-altitude pulmonary edema, and drugs such as Viagra (sildenafil) and Cialis (tadalafil) can increase...
Pain relievers: What are the differences? Over-the-counter pain relievers have different strong suits, so don't think of them as one-size-fits-all.	Feed a cold — and maybe a fever too When children are sick, don't get too hung up on complex rules.
Can't stand your desk? Try a standing desk Employees who use them say they have significantly less back pain.	Halloween candy is your friend—really Dr. Tim Harlan, aka Dr. Gourmet, offers five tips on how to keep the pounds off when you've got leftover Halloween candy hanging around.

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Removing Those Pesky Brown Spots

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