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Fresh or frozen, fruit & veg offers nutritional benefits
Life, Dr Anthony L. Komaroff, Published on 27/09/2016
» DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm trying to eat more fruits and vegetables, but I don't have time to go to the grocery store every week. So I stock up on frozen produce. Am I missing out on any nutritional benefits by eating frozen instead of fresh?
Childhood tics can be treated and usually go away
Life, Published on 22/03/2016
» DEAR DOCTOR K: My young daughter will suddenly blink her eyes or twitch her nose repeatedly, for no good reason. The doctor says she has "tics", a condition of her nervous system. Will this go away, and is it serious?
One of these tricks should prevent ear pain on planes
Life, Published on 08/03/2016
» DEAR DOCTOR K: I get pain in my ears every time I fly and the plane descends for landing. A friend says that chewing gum works for him, but it doesn't work for me. What can I do?
Ease into healthy, plant-based diet
Life, Dr Anthony L. Komaroff, Published on 03/11/2015
» DEAR DOCTOR K: I'm thinking of becoming a vegetarian. But I need to be certain -- is a vegetarian diet really better for your health?
Headache 'diary' can help doctor find cause of pain
Life, Dr Anthony L. Komaroff, Published on 15/09/2015
» DEAR DOCTOR K: I've made an appointment to see a doctor because of my frequent headaches. What is likely to happen at the appointment?
Make diet sodas an occasional treat, not a daily beverage
Life, Dr Anthony L. Komaroff, Published on 21/07/2015
» DEAR DOCTOR K: I love diet soda, but I've been hearing that it's not good for me. Is it so bad that I should stop drinking it?
Understanding sleepwalking can help calm worries
Life, Dr Anthony L. Komaroff, Published on 14/07/2015
» DEAR DOCTOR K: My eight-year-old son has started sleepwalking. I'm worried he will hurt himself in his sleep. Is there anything I can do to stop him from sleepwalking?
Nutrition facts label will help you choose a healthy cereal
Life, Dr Anthony L. Komaroff, Published on 07/07/2015
» DEAR DOCTOR K: I love to eat cereal for breakfast, but I've heard that many cereals aren't all that healthy. What should I look for in a healthy cereal?
Simple sore throat may not be simple at all
Life, Dr Anthony L. Komaroff, Published on 30/06/2015
» DEAR DOCTOR K: I saw my doctor last week, who said I had acute pharyngitis, but didn't say what that was. It sounds serious. What is it?
Colour blindness is most often an inherited condition
Life, Dr Anthony L. Komaroff, Published on 23/06/2015
» DEAR DOCTOR K: Why are some people colour-blind?