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Show 889: Fever and the Immune System Jan 19, 2013

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How do you handle the fever of flu? Many people turn to OTC flu remedies for symptom relief, but nearly all of them contain a fever reducing medication such as aspirin, acetaminophen or ibuprofen. While these may help you feel better temporarily, such medicines may prolong the infection or help it spread. The Benefits of […]

Show 864: Summertime Remedies Jul 12, 2012

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Summertime offers great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes there are risks that might be hard to avoid. Chiggers, ticks and mosquitos can make you miserable. What can you do to avoid them or manage the itch that results? Summertime Remedies: This summer has broken heat records in many places. Is your medication putting […]

Show 839: Sugar for Wounds Health News Update Dec 17, 2011

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Sugar for Wounds: Sugar seems like an improbable treatment for hard-to-heal wounds. But the ancient Egyptians used honey and animal fat for battle scars. How does that treatment hold up under modern scrutiny? Holiday Remedies: When friends and family gather for the holidays, little mishaps may happen. What home remedies can help ease minor problems […]

Show 837: Prostate Cancer Puzzle Dec 03, 2011

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One American man in every six is diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point, so it is not surprising that proposed changes to prostate cancer screening have created controversy. When the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended dropping the PSA (prostate specific antigen) test as a routine measure, many urologists and their patients protested. The […]

Show 752: Bone Vitality (Archive) Sep 04, 2010

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For years, women have been admonished to drink milk and eat yogurt so that they will have enough calcium to keep their bones strong. Calcium supplements have become big business, and foods like orange juice have been fortified with calcium. How good is the science supporting all this calcium to fight bone loss? We talk […]

Show 680: Enjoying Sex After 50 May 17, 2008

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer is America’s most renowned sex expert. She shares her decades of experience answering questions on sex. What are the most common concerns facing couples? Is there hope for sex after 50? Can Female Sexual Dysfunction Be Overcome? The husband and wife team of Irwin and Sue Goldstein have blazed a trail for […]

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