| Q: I was just diagnosed with lung cancer. How can I improve my chances for a cure?
A: The best hope for lung cancer cure is immediate treatment. If you have lung cancer or suspected lung cancer, there is more hope than you realize. More >>
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| Q: I'm having problems hearing. How can I tell if I need a hearing aid?
A: You need to see an ear nose and throat doctor who will test you to find out if you have an underlying illness or medical problem associated with the hearing loss. More >>
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| Q: Do I really need a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer?
A: Yes, colonoscopies are the most accurate way to screen for and also prevent this cancer. More >>
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| Q: I don't know CPR. Why is it important for me to learn it and how much of a difference can it make?
A: CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In sudden cardiac arrest, a person's chance for survival decreases by 10 percent every minute that CPR and defibrillation does not occur. More >>
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| Q: I have diabetes, but I’d still like to have an alcoholic drink once in awhile. Is it safe?
A: Talk to your doctor first; you may be taking medications that don’t mix with alcohol. More >>
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| Q: I've heard a lot about the new food pyramid. How is the new pyramid different from the old?
A: You’re right--the USDA has just released the “MyPyramid Food Guidance System,” a website that offers new and exciting ways to make healthy lifestyle changes. More >>
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| Q: If I'm having chest pain, should I go to the ER right away or wait to see if it goes away?
A: Don't ignore chest pain, waste time trying to diagnose it yourself, or hoping it will go away! Get to an ER immediately, and if you have an aspirin, chew it on the way. More >>
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| Q: If someone is having a heart attack in a public place, I heard I could use an AED to help save their life? What is an AED and where can I find one?
A: AED stands for automated external defibrillator. AEDs are able to deliver an electrical shock to the heart to try to "restart" it and hopefully allow the heart to begin to beat again in a normal fashion. More >>
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| Q: Is it true that the lower my cholesterol, the better?
A: It has long been known that lowering cholesterol helps to reduce the risk of heart attack and death in people with heart disease. More >>
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| Q: I tend to sweat a lot. Could I have hyperhidrosis?
A: If excess sweating rules your life and causes you to feel embarrassed in social situations, you could have hyperhidrosis. More >>
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| Q: I heard smoking can cause erectile dysfunction (ED). Is this true?
A: Yes, smoking can cause ED, a condition in which a man has a consistent problem getting or keeping an erection sufficient enough for him to complete sexual intercourse. More >>
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| Q: I want to whiten my teeth, but would like more information about the procedure. What exactly is involved?
A: Everyone wants to have a nice smile, but over the years most people accumulate intrinsic stains which won’t brush away. More >>
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| Q: Are most people aware of their blood sugar level?
A: No. According to a survey by the American Diabetes Association, seven out of 10 Americans do not know their blood glucose level. And while 18 million people have diabetes, nearly one-third of them don’t realize it because they’ve never been screened. More >>
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| Q: What is the purpose of the prostate?
A: Found only in men, the prostate gland functions as part of the reproductive system by making fluid that becomes part of semen. More >>
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| Q: I think I have incontinence. What should I do?
A: Don't let embarrassment, fear or wrong information about incontinence keep you from getting help. We understand how unpleasant and distressing this condition can be - and you're not alone. More >>
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| Q: What is an auto-immune disease?
A: An autoimmune disease occurs when your immune system mistakes healthy cells for harmful invaders and attacks them. There are more than sixty different auto-immune diseases, affecting different organs and parts of the body. More >>
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| Q: I would like to become an organ donor. What organs and tissues can be donated?
A: There are two categories of donation - living and deceased. Living donors can donate a kidney and sections of the liver, lungs and intestine. Deceased donors can give their heart, kidneys, liver, lungs, pancreas, corneas, bones, heart valves, tendons, veins, blood vessels and skin. More >>
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