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Working the night shift comes with many struggles
Life, Published on 21/05/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I've been offered a new job that would start this summer. It comes with a sizable pay raise, so I am considering it. What worries me is that it's an overnight shift, which I've read is hard on your health. I would like to know more about that, and if I can avoid the negative health impacts.
People with PTSD can benefit from therapy dogs
Life, Published on 07/05/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: My brother was just diagnosed with PTSD. I would like to know more about that. A guy in his veterans' support group who got a therapy dog says it's helping him feel better. I'm interested in any research about therapy dogs and PTSD. Are they a good idea?
Flu shot may help prevent heart attacks
Life, Published on 30/04/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I can't stop thinking about what my doctor said when I got my flu shot last fall. I'm a 55-year-old man, and I have a history of high blood pressure. He said the flu shot will give me extra protection against having a heart attack. What is the connection?
Eating in certain order helps control blood glucose
Life, Published on 23/04/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: Can you please talk about the idea that the order in which you eat your food has an effect on your blood sugar? I have a friend who never eats sweets unless she can also have some vegetables and protein. Does this really matter?
Take at-home blood pressure readings multiple times
Life, Published on 16/04/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I want to start checking my blood pressure to see if the high readings my doctor gets are accurate. I read you should always sit still before getting a reading. Is that true? That never happens at my doctor's office.
Research suggests eating later may lower metabolism
Life, Published on 26/03/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I recently read about a study that says eating late makes it easier to gain weight. I would like to know more about that. I've been having success with weight loss by not eating after 6pm, and I wonder if the timing has anything to do with that.
New era for Audi EVs
Life, Published on 25/03/2024
» The new Q6 E-tron represents a "technological leap" for Audi, boss Gernot Döllner has claimed, as the brand's first model built on a high-tech new platform.
Probiotics may ease non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's
Life, Published on 19/03/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: A good friend has Parkinson's disease. She has mentioned trying probiotics to her doctor, but he doesn't seem interested in the idea. My friend worries she might alienate him if she gets help from another doctor. Is there guidance about using probiotics with PD?
Holistic approach helpful for lower back pain
Life, Published on 12/03/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I suffer from chronic back pain, and my doctor told me that the only treatment available is pain medication. Is that because the problem is with my lower back? Are there any other treatment options for this kind of chronic pain?
Decaffeination process can use solvents
Life, Published on 05/03/2024
» DEAR DOCTORS: I love decaffeinated black tea and drink a lot of it. Since I don't add sugar or milk, I have always felt it was healthy. Now I'm questioning that assumption because I've heard that the decaffeination process can make the tea unhealthy. Should I be cutting back?