Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Too busy to be healthy? Get organized!Jan 30, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I know how to eat healthily. But as with other things in my life, getting organized enough to eat that way every day has been a challenge. Do you have any tips? ...
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Sinusitis? Nasal irrigation might be the cureJan 23, 2012 12:00 am - Q. Every winter I come down with sinusitis. Is there anything I can do to prevent it? A. A lot of people suffer from periodic sinus infections (sinusitis). I'm one ...
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Be realistic about what Botox can fixJan 16, 2012 5:00 am - Q. I'd like to do something about my wrinkles. Is Botox a good choice? A. Botox is a brand name for botulinum toxin type A. This treatment for wrinkles and frow...
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Suffering from arthritis pain? Moist heat works wondersJan 09, 2012 12:00 am - Q. I have a lot of discomfort from osteoarthritis. A friend suggested heat therapy. What is heat therapy, and does it work? A. Yes, heat therapy can help relieve th...
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Warts are treatable, but which method is best?Jan 02, 2012 4:00 am - Q. I recently developed a wart on my hand. What can I do to get rid of it? A. Warts are caused by a virus. When the virus infects skin cells, they grow faster th...
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Vaccinating boys against HPV makes senseDec 19, 2011 5:00 am - Q. I know it's recommended that young girls get vaccinated against HPV, since this virus can cause cervical cancer. What about boys? At one time I read it was not re...
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Laser treatment can lessen varicose veinsDec 12, 2011 5:00 am - Q. I have unsightly varicose veins on my legs. Is there any way to get rid of them? And can I prevent new ones from forming? A. Varicose veins are very common, a...
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Parents need to be proactive to avoid child poisoningDec 05, 2011 5:00 am - Q. My teenage son has moderate acne, and it's starting to affect his self-esteem. How can I help him treat it? A. Acne is widespread among adolescents. That's proba...
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Parents need to be proactive to avoid child poisoningNov 28, 2011 5:00 am - Q. My daughter recently turned 2. Now that she is more mobile (and more curious), I'm increasingly worried about home safety. I have childproofed much of my home, bu...
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Brushing only part of the solution for bad breathNov 21, 2011 5:00 am - Q. I have bad breath. I brush, floss and use mouthwash. What else can I do? A. Bad breath, which also goes by the name halitosis, can be embarrassing. Lucky for ...