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• Doctor K: After 4 months, try solid foods with baby

  June 20, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’ve started giving pureed solid foods to my 2-month-old daughter. My sister doesn’t think this is safe. What’s your opinion? DEAR READER: I agree that it’s too …

• Doctor K: Prediabetes a wake-up call for change

  June 13, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I recently had some blood tests done, and my doctor told me I have “prediabetes.” What does this mean? Do I have diabetes or not? DEAR READER: …

• Doctor K: As we age, our balance is affected

  June 6, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: In a previous column you wrote about the importance of balance exercises as we age. But why does our balance get worse as we get older? DEAR …

• Rock Doc: Researcher sees link between MS and vitamin D

  June 3, 2013 in City on Page A5 Multiple sclerosis is a nasty disease that attacks the central nervous system. People with MS experience different symptoms, and even for one person symptoms may vary over time. Some common … 11

• Doctor K: Reducing upper blood pressure number helps

  May 30, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m 71 years old. My systolic blood pressure is usually in the 150s to 160s, which is high. But my diastolic blood pressure is usually in the …

• Doctor K: Allergy to latex defies explanation

  May 23, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a nurse who is allergic to latex, so I always use latex-free gloves. But I still occasionally break out in hives. Why? DEAR READER: A product … 2

• Doctor K: Vasculitis can be treated successfully

  May 18, 2013 in Features on Page E2 DEAR DOCTOR K: My father recently saw his doctor, complaining of fever, fatigue, joint pain and rashes. His doctor suspects vasculitis. What is vasculitis?

• Doctor K: Calcium may not be right for men

  May 16, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a man in my 60s. I’ve been taking a calcium supplement to protect my bones, but I recently read that men shouldn’t take calcium supplements. Why …

• Doctor K: Thyroid issue simple to diagnose

  May 9, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: My doctor thinks I may have hypothyroidism. How will he make the diagnosis? DEAR READER: Hypothyroidism is the medical term for an underactive thyroid. Some conditions are …

• Doctor K: Corneal transplants have high success rate

  May 2, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m scheduled to have a corneal transplant. What can I expect during this procedure? DEAR READER: The cornea is the clear, round “window” that allows light to …

• Doctor K: Pap test still needed, just not as often

  April 25, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m a woman in my 30s, and I’ve never had an abnormal Pap test. Do I still need one every year? DEAR READER: The answer used to …

• Doctor K: Several things may cause burning mouth

  April 18, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: For months, my mouth has been painfully burning and tingling. What could be causing my symptoms? Are there any treatments for it? DEAR READER: Several conditions can …

• Doctor K: Gastroparesis may require dietary changes

  April 11, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: A friend has a condition called gastroparesis. Could you explain what it is and how it can be treated? DEAR READER: Gastroparesis is the term used for …

• Doctor K: Symptoms may differ between sexes

  April 4, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: It’s obvious that there are some health problems that affect only women, and others that affect only men. But for the health problems that affect both women …

• Doctor K: Cure for cold remains elusive

  March 28, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: Is there any way to prevent a cold? DEAR READER: The typical cold is a relatively mild misery that goes away without special treatment after about a …

• Doctor K: Benefits of daily aspirin outweigh risk

  March 21, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I take a daily aspirin to prevent a heart attack. I just read that aspirin can cause macular degeneration. Should I stop taking it? DEAR READER: No, …

• Doctor K: Secondhand smoke bad for adults, kids

  March 14, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: My husband smokes. Is secondhand smoke really as dangerous for me as I’ve heard? DEAR READER: More than a thousand studies show beyond the shadow of a …

• Doctor K: Check out playground equipment

  March 7, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: Two of my child’s friends have hurt themselves playing on the playground recently. What can I do to keep my child safe?

• Doctor K: Strategies to add exercise to your life

  February 28, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I know I should exercise regularly, but I just can’t get motivated. Do you have any suggestions? DEAR READER: Practically everyone has heard that exercise is good …

• Doctor K: Endometriosis may affect your fertility

  February 21, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I have endometriosis. Could this affect my fertility? DEAR READER: Endometriosis can affect fertility – but not in every case.

• Doctor K: Healthy lunch can help avoid energy dive

  February 14, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: Can you give me some tips for eating a healthy but satisfying lunch? DEAR READER: Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but don’t …

• Doctor K: Leukemia affects blood cells

  February 7, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: My uncle was recently diagnosed with leukemia. I’d like to learn more about it.

• Doctor K: Surgeons must learn physical, mental skills

  January 31, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: You often mention your colleagues at Harvard Medical School. I’m curious, what does it take to become a doctor at Harvard?

• Doctor K: Tips to ease ear pain on airplanes

  January 24, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I fly a lot for work and my ears always hurt during landing. Is there any way to prevent this?

• Doctor K: Tips to avoid toddler tantrums

  January 17, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: My toddler has frequent temper tantrums, and it’s impossible to calm him down once he gets going. I’d rather learn ways to head off his tantrums in …

• Doctor K: Therapy an option to treat child’s anxiety

  January 10, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I believe my second-grader suffers from anxiety. How is anxiety treated in children? DEAR READER: Many kids have anxiety disorders. There are several different kinds, and most …

• Doctor K: Woman, 40, questions lack of menstruation

  January 3, 2013 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I have not had my period for three months. I’m not pregnant and I’m only 40, so I’m too young for menopause. What’s going on? DEAR READER: …

• Doctor K: Depression after stroke not uncommon

  December 27, 2012 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: My father had a stroke and has become depressed during his long recovery. Will antidepressants help? I’m asking because of the damage the stroke has done to …

• Doctor K: Treatment for JRA not without risks

  December 20, 2012 in Features, Health on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: My young granddaughter has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. I worry about the effects of the powerful medications she has to take. DEAR READER: Modern medicine has created real …

• Doctor K: Review ways to control hypertension

  December 13, 2012 in Features on Page C2 DEAR DOCTOR K: I’ve made lifestyle changes and take three blood pressure medications, but my blood pressure still isn’t where my doctor wants it to be. What else can I …

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