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• 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 …

• Angelina Jolie says she had double mastectomy

  May 14, 2013 in Health, Nation/World LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angelina Jolie says that she has had a preventive double mastectomy after learning she carried a gene that made it extremely likely she would get breast … 18

• Huge drug cost disparities seen in health overhaul

  May 13, 2013 in Health, Nation/World Cancer patients could face high costs for medications under President Barack Obama’s health care law, industry analysts and advocates warn. Where you live could make a huge difference in what … 50

• 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 …

• Some hospital bills vastly higher for similar care

  May 8, 2013 in Nation/World WASHINGTON (AP) — The government is shedding light on the mystery of just how high a hospital bill might go — and whether it’s cheaper to get that care across … 6

• 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 …

• Health exchange could be coming for some state workers

  April 25, 2013 in City, Health on Page A8 OLYMPIA – In a quest to save money, political leaders in Washington state are exploring a proposal that would shift some government workers out of their current health plans and … 2

• Don’t allow laziness to reel in your health

  April 22, 2013 in Features, Health on Page C4 One of the most unfortunate side effects of getting older is how quickly so many give up – forever – things that keep us youthful. Recently, I went skiing on …

• 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 …

• Fewer small companies offer health insurance

  April 11, 2013 in City, Health on Page A1 Between 1999 and 2011, health insurance coverage doubled in cost, and a growing share of the nation’s workers no longer could obtain it from their employers. The lack of health … 24

• 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 …

• SAfrican official: Mandela better from pneumonia

  March 30, 2013 in Nation/World JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Nelson Mandela is breathing “without difficulty” after having a procedure to clear fluid in his lung area that was caused by pneumonia, the spokesman for South Africa’s … 1

• 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 …

• Personal and Bloomsday trainer keeps individuals in shape

  March 10, 2013 in Business, Health on Page E1 Some of life’s journeys require more preparation than others. If your destination is Bloomsday’s finish line on May 5, it’s time to start preparing. Just slide into comfortable shoes and …

• 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?

• UK: Queen hospitalized over stomach illness

  March 3, 2013 in Nation/World LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II was hospitalized Sunday over an apparent stomach infection that has ailed her for days, a rare instance of ill health sidelining the long-reigning … 2

• 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 …

• Koop, who transformed surgeon general post, dies

  February 25, 2013 in Nation/World With his striking beard and starched uniform, former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop became one of the most recognizable figures of the Reagan era — and one of the most … 4

• 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.

• Britain finds horsemeat in school meals, hospitals

  February 15, 2013 in Nation/World LONDON (AP) — Tests have found horsemeat in school meals, hospital food and restaurant dishes in Britain, officials said Friday, as the scandal over adulterated meat spread beyond frozen supermarket … 7

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