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Convenient Care Clinics hope to treat common acute medical problems with less waiting time, over extended office hours and at less cost. This article reviews their strengths and weaknesses, and the controversy surrounding their practices.
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The medical use of honey is making a comeback for treating wounds and burns. It can speed healing, even of wounds infected with antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. It also makes dressings easier to change. A product from Australia, Medihoney, has shown especially good results in clinical trials.
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Back pain and sciatica are common and potentially debilitating problems. When pain levels get high enough, many people look to surgery for relief. However, surgery may not be the best option, and research shows that while back surgery rates are increasing, the percentage of patients needing repeat operations are also increasing.
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A recent study gives insight into why some people do better on low-carbohydrate vs. low-fat diets. This article also looks at the way coronary heart disease risk factors respond to different types of diets.
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A lot of people are interested in herbal medicine but have been scared off by reports of contamination and other quality problems with Chinese herbs. Others spend their money on American-made dietary supplements based on the advertising hype, without knowing if they are getting what they are paying for. Generally speaking, American supplements come under fairly stringent manufacturing requirements – at the least, they shouldn’t have any more rat parts than your hot dogs do. A bigger concern is if they contain what you are led to believe.
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