Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Several treatment options can ease upset stomachJan 02, 2016 12:00 am - Q: I've been taking PPIs for years to treat my heartburn. Now I hear they might increase my risk for a heart attack. Should I stop taking them? A: Proton pump inhibitors...
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High-dose flu shot offers better protection for seniorsDec 26, 2015 6:00 am - Q: I've heard that there is a high-dose flu shot. Does it protect better than a regular flu shot? Should I ask my doctor about it? A: The high-dose flu vaccine, known as...
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Dulled sense of taste can have many causesDec 19, 2015 6:00 am - Q: Over the past year or so I've noticed that my sense of taste isn't as sharp as it used to be. What could be happening? A: Taste buds line your tongue, throat and the ...
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With right preparation, walking in winter is fineDec 12, 2015 6:00 am - Q: Last year I started a walking exercise program in the spring. But by winter the cold temperatures drove me indoors. This year I'd like to keep walking year-round. Any...
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Gene editing tool holds great promiseDec 05, 2015 6:00 am - Q: My son said he learned in school about a powerful new technique for editing genes that could possibly cure diseases. It also sounds a little scary. Can you tell me mo...
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Melatonin may help your adjustment to new time zoneNov 29, 2015 6:00 am - Q: My wife and I are traveling to Europe in a few weeks, and we're already dreading the jet lag. Do you think melatonin will help? A: Many people find that crossing seve...
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Larynx changes during puberty cause boy's voice to crackNov 21, 2015 6:10 am - Q: My son is 14, and his voice has started to change. Why does this happen? A: Your son is going through puberty. A change in his voice is just one of several changes i...
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Hot flashes can persist long after menopauseNov 16, 2015 5:00 am - Q: Recently you wrote about a patient who was still having hot flashes in her early 70s, long after menopause. I'm in my 60s, and I still have them. How long might they ...
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Lightly processed whole grains are 'good carbs'Nov 07, 2015 5:00 am - Q: You talk about "good carbs" and "bad carbs" in your column. Since I know new studies sometimes change thinking, I'm wondering if "bad carbs" are still bad - because I...
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Ease into a healthy, plant-based dietOct 31, 2015 7:15 am - Q: I'm thinking of becoming a vegetarian. But I need to be certain - is a vegetarian diet really better for your health? A: The answer is: it depends. Just avoiding meat...