Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Saying goodbye and thank youDec 10, 2016 6:00 am - Dear Readers: Elton John sang that "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word," but for me the hardest word is "Goodbye." Every goodbye is an ending. Long before life ends...
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Preventing sleep apnea will also help your heartDec 04, 2016 6:42 am - By Anthony Komaroff Q: At my last checkup, my doctor asked if I snore. When I told the doctor that my husband says I snore a lot, the doctor said snoring can be a sign o...
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Colonoscopy is still the best way to detect colon cancerNov 28, 2016 5:33 am - Q: I heard about a new home test that detects colon cancer. Is it a good alternative to colonoscopy? A: The new test appears to be an advance, but I don't think it's as ...
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Hookahs are not harmless, in spite of what teens may thinkNov 21, 2016 5:41 am - Q: You recently wrote about e-cigarettes not being safe for teens. What about hookahs? I don't completely understand what they are. Are they OK for my teen? I think he m...
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Male infertility has a variety of causesNov 14, 2016 5:31 am - Q: My wife and I have tried to get pregnant for over a year. We're going to be tested soon to see if anything is wrong. I'm worried that the problem lies with me. What a...
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No single theory can explain why we yawnNov 08, 2016 5:10 am - Q: I get plenty of sleep. So why do I yawn all the time? A: We all yawn frequently, more often in the early morning and late evening. Does it mean we're tired? Bored? Sh...
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Swaddling babies is not always safeNov 04, 2016 6:16 am - Q: The other day I swaddled my niece before putting her down for her nap. My sister told me that's dangerous. Really? A: My colleague Dr. Claire McCarthy, assistant prof...
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What to expect when you have 'frozen shoulder'Oct 23, 2016 7:50 am - Q: What exactly is a frozen shoulder and can I do anything to speed up the healing process? A: Everyday, temporary shoulder aches and stiffness are common. Frozen should...
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Allergy shots are time-consuming, but effective for mostOct 15, 2016 7:30 am - Q: I'm plagued by seasonal allergies. Should I consider immunotherapy? A: Many people know all too well the misery of allergies - the sneezing, runny nose, postnasal dri...
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Avoid drinking diet sodas during pregnancyOct 11, 2016 6:13 am - Q: My beverage of choice is diet soda, but my girlfriend told me I should stop drinking it now that I'm pregnant. Is she right? A: For some time now, research has shown ...
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