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What Causes a Chronic Cough? 8 Reasons--and Their Treatment

doctor-stethoscopeA chronic cough can be a warning of a more serious problem. Often, there's a easily treatable cause you haven't thought of. Here are eight reasons you may be coughing, including diagnosis and treatment information.

 
19 Tips From Allergists for How to Prevent and Treat Allergies

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How to treat indoor and outdoor seasonal allergies—without medication. Proven natural solutions, straight from the allergists. Plus: Tips for when you need medicine—and how to tell.
 
Allergy Treatment: What medicines to take for allergies--and how to take them

air-defense-thumb.jpgHow to treat seasonal allergies and avoid medication side effects: advice from an allergist.

 
How to Take Your Osteoporosis Medicine Correctly

osteoporosis-hand-medicineOsteoporosis medicine can cause heartburn and irritate your stomach. Here's how to take it correctly, to help avoid those side effects. Includes Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva (bisphosphonates).

 
What is MGUS (monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance)?

doctor-bloodA doctor explains "monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance" (MGUS), a condition that needs periodic labwork since, in 20 percent of cases, it may develop into cancer (multiple myeloma). The risk of MGUS goes up with age. Most are over 50. Article includes treatment and prognosis.

 
Do Flowers Cause Allergies? 4 allergy tips and surprises

allergy-tip-sheet-thumb.jpgA top allergist busts myths and explains how to treat seasonal allergies.

 
How Clinical Trials Work: What to Expect During a Medical Study

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Ever been curious about clinical trials? Here, a doctor explains how they work, what to expect during one, and where to find them. Also: Are clinical trials safe?

 
Osteoporosis: What to Eat: Diet, Lifestyle, Nutrition for Healthy Bones

sept07-skeletalstructure.jpgLearn how much vitamin D and calcium is recommended to help treat osteoporosis. Plus: how osteoporosis works.

 
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