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IMPLANTABLE DEFIBRILLATORS: SIMPLE FIX MAY SAVE LIVES An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) can be a lifesaving device in someone with a tendency to develop dangerous heart rhythms. An ICD detects the...

Q. I've heard that age-related macular degeneration is a common cause of blindness. Do copper, zinc, or lutein help prevent it? A. There's no clear and certain answer, but there...

"Whole grain" has become a healthy eating buzz phrase, and food companies aren't shy about using it to entice us to buy products. Browse the bread, cereal or chip aisles...

Q: I heard there's a new pneumonia shot. Is it better than the old one? A: The older pneumonia shot is the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine. It's recommended for all people...

"Whole grain" has become a healthy eating buzz phrase, and food companies aren't shy about using it to entice us to buy products. Browse the bread, cereal or chip aisles...

Q. I've heard bariatric surgery can reduce type 2 diabetes. How about type 1? A. People who are obese are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. People who are...

Q. I've heard bariatric surgery can reduce type 2 diabetes. How about type 1? A. People who are obese are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. People who are...