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Surgery vs. Watchful Waiting for Prostate Cancer
August 27, 2008
Take Your Pills with Water
August 26, 2008
No Benefit of Folate and Vitamin B in Heart Disease
August 25, 2008
Hospitalization May Be Bad for Your Bones Too
August 22, 2008
Your Reflux Medicine May Be Bad for Your Bones
August 21, 2008


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What Do You Know About the B vitamins?
August 14, 2008
The B vitamins are a complex group. In a new article, Emilia Klapp, registered dietitian and nutritional counsellor, explains what they do and where to get them from.
New approach to diagnosing dementia in the highly educated
August 14, 2008
A new interpretation of a standard cognitive test may better serve the needs of the more highly educated at risk of dementia.
Link between visual impairment and suicide uncovered
August 14, 2008
Visual impairment has many negative impacts on physical and psychological health. According to a new study, loss of vision can even increase the risk of suicide.


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I think my father is depressed but he won't admit it.
January 29, 2007
I am really worried about my aging father. He seems to have no interest in doing things or meeting people and has even lost his appetite. However he is in quite good health. Do you think he is depressed? and how can I help him?
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January 29, 2007
My father has had a stroke but has regained his physical abilities. His problem is a loss of confidence driving his car although he wants to return to driving.. He really needs his car as he lives a way from friends and activities. What can be done to help him?
How do I Know whether my son has ADHD or Bipolar Disorder?
January 29, 2007
My brother has just been diagnosed with 'bipolar'. Is it hereditary? Are there any tests I can have? I'm really worried about this as my son has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.


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