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Exercising during pregnancy is not only good for heart and respiratory health, good for controlling weight and flexibility, and good for helping women maintain strength, it also gives women significant...
Looking to lose some weight? You鈥檝e probably heard that eating five small meals a day is the secret. Or maybe it鈥檚 three large ones? What does the research suggest? On...
After suffering from a muscular injury such as carpal tunnel or a pinched nerve, your doctor might call for an electromyogram (EMG). The test uses needles and small shocks to...
Do your ears ring after a noisy concert or because of a loud work environment? Could it indicate something serious? Hear what emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says ear...
Treating cancer with chemotherapy has long been associated with imminent hair loss, but perhaps no longer. Women鈥檚 health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says "scalp cooling" techniques have been found...
We鈥檝e all heard the claims of fad diets. Cut carbs and lose 20 pounds. Drink nothing but smoothies and drop a dress size. Eat like a Neanderthal and get in...
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Most newborn skin problems can usually be dealt with at home with some cream and time. But what if your baby develops something that looks comparable to that of teenage...
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On this episode of Seven Questions for a Specialist, The Scope speaks with emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen. What鈥檚 the most common thing he sees in the ER? What鈥檚...
When your 人妻中出视频 gets serious about becoming competitive in a sport, it may be tempting to dedicate all their time and energy to that one sport. However, recent research points...
Dupuytrens Contracture is a condition in which a person's fingers bend toward the palm and cannot be fully extended. The condition can make working, and even daily functioning, difficult. Dr...
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Does a car accident warrant a trip to the ER? Emergency room physician Dr. Troy Madsen says any head injuries, neck pain or a painful abdomen means you need to...
Anti-hormones are usually prescribed to treat conditions such as hair loss, acne, and breast cancer. But women鈥檚 expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones says certain hormone blockers are not recommended for...
Eating disorders are commonly associated with teens and young adult women. But older, middle- aged women can also suffer from eating disorders. Dietitian Kary Woodruff talks about how eating disorders...
