Articles filed under Komaroff, Anthony
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Implantable device helps reduce heavy mentrual flow
Oct 24, 2015 7:15 AM - Q: I bleed very heavily during my menstrual periods. Is there anything that can be done about this?
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'Bad luck' is questionable explanation for cancer
Oct 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 is it -- behaviors or luck?
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Bedtime routine helps babies sleep through the night
Oct 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?
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Kids with family heart risk should adopt healthy habits
Oct 3, 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?
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Regular eye exams can catch glaucoma early
Sep 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?
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Lifestyle changes can combat pre-hypertension
Sep 19, 2015 7:00 AM - Q: I'm in my 20s. My doctor says I have prehypertension. How seriously do I need to take this?
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Patient-centered medical home is becoming primary care norm
Sep 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? How is this going to affect my health care?
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Baby's sponge bath can be enjoyable ritual for mom or dad
Sep 5, 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?
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Toenail fungus has many remedies, but is hard to cure
Aug 29, 2015 7:00 AM - Q: I have a toenail fungus that just won't go away. What can I do?
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Tuberculosis is still a killer disease
Aug 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?
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