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It is reasonable to continue colonoscopies past age 75 for older people who are very healthy and/or at higher risk of cancer

While it is plausible the COVID-19 infection may have caused the reader's heart block, this complication seems to be uncommon, Dr. Keith Roach writes

Consistency is key for thyroid drug and many other medications

In-patient rehab is a very expensive, time-consuming intervention that few can afford. It is used when the immediate threat of physical harm from drugs and alcohol is extremely high.

At reasonable doses, cinnamon and chromium are safe but their effectiveness in treating diabetes is not proven

My 29-year-old niece carries a mutation of her CHEK2 gene and was just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Should I get tested for the gene and should my children be tested?

You can do strength training by raising the resistance on your exercise bike and jumping rope, callisthenic-type exercises and dancing are all good weight-bearing exercise

It is unlikely a healthy person will develop serious toxicity when taking NSAIDs as directed, even if taken every day. However, there is still the possibility of problems in anyone, no matter how healthy

Which is worse for the body: a daily allergy drug or daily allergic reactions?

Hot flashes can also be caused by certain rare tumours and some infections. None of these is likely, but it鈥檚 worth your doctor investigating, for your peace of mind