Dr. Anthony Komaroff
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Implantable device helps reduce heavy mentrual flowOct 24, 2015 7:15 am - Q: I bleed very heavily during my menstrual periods. Is there anything that can be done about this? Or do I just have to put up with the discomfort and inconvenience eve...
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'Bad luck' is questionable explanation for cancerOct 17, 2015 7:15 am - Q: I thought cancer was the result of risky behaviors like smoking and spending too much time in the sun. But then I read an article about cancer and bad luck. So which ...
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Bedtime routine helps babies sleep through the nightOct 10, 2015 7:15 am - Q: My 9-month-old is still waking up three to four times during the night. How can I get her to sleep through the night? A: By the time a baby is 4 or 5 months old, he o...
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Kids with family heart risk should adopt healthy habitsOct 03, 2015 7:15 am - Q: I had a heart attack in my 50s, and so did my dad. Heart disease obviously runs in the family. How do I talk to my kids about what this means for them? A: As a parent...
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Regular eye exams can catch glaucoma earlySep 26, 2015 7:15 am - Q: My mother has open-angle glaucoma. This increases my risk for glaucoma. Can I do anything to reduce that risk? A: You're right to think that your risk is increased. B...
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Lifestyle changes can combat pre-hypertensionSep 19, 2015 7:00 am - Q: I'm in my 20s. My doctor says I have pre-hypertension. How seriously do I need to take this? A: Quite seriously. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a blood pres...
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Patient-centered medical home is becoming primary care normSep 12, 2015 7:00 am - Q: I've been going to a family medicine practice for years. My doctor just told me the practice is going to become a "patient-centered medical home." What does that mean...
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Baby's sponge bath can be enjoyable ritual for mom or dadSep 05, 2015 7:30 am - Q: I'm about to become a new mom. I've heard it's best to give my newborn son a sponge bath, but I've never done this before. Can you give me some guidance? A: Don't wor...
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Toenail fungus has many remedies, but is hard to cureAug 29, 2015 7:00 am - Q: I have a toenail fungus that just won't go away. What can I do? A: Fungal toenail infections occur when a fungus infects the area under the surface of a toenail. Fung...
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Tuberculosis is still a killer diseaseAug 22, 2015 7:00 am - Q: I have terrible sciatica pain from a slipped disk, but I've hesitated to take steroid pills. What do you think about this treatment? A: Your spine is essentially a co...