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member name: Anthony Komaroff, M.D., Harvard Medical School
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May 22, 2008 05:18 PM EDT --
It is hard to quit smoking, and harder if you try to do it alone and without the aid of medicines such as nicotine patches and gum, or medications such as bupropion (Zyban) and varenicline (Chantix). . . .
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May 15, 2008 05:39 PM EDT --
In a study published in the May 14 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers looked at pollution of the air by large particles. The study found that this type of pollution . . .
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July 25, 2008 11:39 AM EDT --
The frequent loss of sexual interest and pleasure that women often experience when taking SSRI drugs is improved by taking Viagra, a small study indicates.
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August 01, 2008 10:55 AM EDT --
Japanese men in Japan have less heart disease than Japanese men in the U.S. and other men in the U.S., because they eat more fish.
For more information on eating for health, see Healthy Eating: . . .
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September 04, 2008 09:54 PM EDT --
Swimmer Michael Phelps takes in 12,000 calories a day. He burns it off, so he doesn't gain weight, but too many of his calories come from saturated fats.
Learn more about the food-health connection . . .
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September 29, 2008 10:27 AM EDT --
A technique using x-rays rather than a tube in teh colon finds 9 out of 10 cancers. But you still need the clean out.
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August 18, 2008 09:49 AM EDT --
A 20-year study of runners over 50 compared to non-runners found that non-runners had higher death rates.
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June 19, 2008 03:42 PM EDT --
A new study finds that men with low blood levels for vitamin D have double the risk of getting a heart attack. To learn more about the benefits of vitamin D, order "Vitamins and Minerals" ( . . .
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September 03, 2008 09:24 AM EDT --
Remarkable new research results indicate that the use of human stem cells to treat diseases may be closer than once thought.
Stay updated on the latest medical news and advice with the Harvard Health . . .
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June 06, 2008 02:33 PM EDT --
A new study finds that boxers develop growth hormone deficiency, which leads to muscle weakness and problems with memory and mood. The same could result from repeated head injuries in non-boxers.
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August 07, 2008 01:58 PM EDT --
An authoritative panel concludes that in older men, the PSA blood test causes more problems than benefits.
Learn more about prostate health with these publications from Harvard Medical School:
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October 17, 2008 10:48 AM EDT --
The VP is one of over 2 million Americans with atrial fibrillation, a potentially dangerous heart rhythm.
For more health information and tips from Harvard Medical School, sign up for HEALTHbeat , . . .
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