Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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What are the mechanics of balance in our bodies?Jan 05, 2015 4:45 am - Q: I am a 50-year-old woman with a history of depression. I recently developed an uncontrollable craving for sweets, which has increased my weight. Is it my depression o...
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What are the mechanics of balance in our bodies?Jan 05, 2015 4:45 am - Q: We use the word "energy" a lot. But what exactly is it? A: We work - our hearts beat, our brains think, our muscles move - because our cells work. Our cells work beca...
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What are the mechanics of balance in our bodies?Dec 29, 2014 4:45 am - Q: What are the body parts, or systems, that help us balance? A: You're asking a very interesting question. I never even thought about it until I went to medical school....
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No need to worry about thumb-sucking in infantsDec 22, 2014 4:45 am - Q: I'm pregnant with my first child. Do you have any advice about whether or not to give my baby a pacifier? Also, is it OK if my baby sucks her thumb? A: My mother told...
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Mini-stroke can be warning that a bigger stroke is imminentDec 15, 2014 4:45 am - Q: My mother went to the hospital for what we all thought was a stroke, but the doctor said it was a TIA. What is a TIA? What does this mean for my mother's health? A: F...
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Left bundle branch block has several possible causesDec 08, 2014 4:45 am - Q: I recently had an ECG that showed that I have a "left bundle branch block." What does this mean? A: When your heart beats, it does so in response to electrical signal...
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Powerful medicines can slow joint damage for RA sufferersNov 24, 2014 4:45 am - Q: I have rheumatoid arthritis. Can you explain what is happening in my body to cause such uncomfortable symptoms? A: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-term) ...
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Inflammation is likely cause of many nasal polypsNov 17, 2014 4:45 am - Q: I think I have a nasal polyp. Will I need to have surgery to remove it? A: A nasal polyp is a noncancerous tumor that grows from the lining of your nose or sinuses, u...
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Lifestyle changes can reduce need for heartburn medicationNov 17, 2014 4:45 am - Q: For years I've been taking a PPI twice a day for heartburn. My doctor wants me to cut back, or stop altogether. But the idea frightens me. Do you think it's possible?...
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Drug 'cocktail' offers encouraging news about EbolaNov 10, 2014 4:45 am - Q: Like everyone, I'm afraid that the Ebola virus could spread in the United States. There must be research underway to find treatments, and vaccines to prevent it in th...