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Dear Doctors: Our sound machine died, and my husband is shopping for a new one. It made sounds like rain and surf, which helped both of us sleep. The ads f...

It is important to remember that when it comes to weight loss and weight maintenance, a healthful and balanced diet, regular exercise and getting enough sleep also play a role.

Hello, again, dear readers! We continue to receive quite a bit of mail regarding COVID-19. Many of the topics overlap, and because they don't require a ful...

Dear Doctors: I have been following your column for a few years now, and clinical trials get mentioned a lot. I know they are used to make sure that a new ...

Dear Doctors: I have developed pain in my right hip that runs down my thigh and calf. An orthopedic specialist who looked at my scans says it may be a pinc...

Dear Doctors: My blood pressure is just a tiny bit high. Does that really matter? My doctor said I should think about taking a blood pressure drug, but I’d...

The data showed that even a five-minute walk after eating a meal had a measurable effect on moderating blood sugar levels.

Additional treatments include salicylic acid, which can soften plaques. Retinoids, used to treat acne, can slow overgrowth and ease inflammation.

Dear Doctors: I work in a big shop where we make custom furniture. My wife thinks it puts me at risk of COPD and insists I should use a mask. Is she right?...

COPD can be an industrial hazard as well. People who work in occupations as varied as construction, mining, agriculture, welding, brick laying, stonemasonry, textiles, painting, and hair and nail care can all be at risk.