WebMD the Magazine. Available in doctors' offices nationwide. Look for it next time you're in the waiting room. April/May 2005 Issue
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| Sleep | Allergies | Mind | Heart | Diabetes | Diet | Sex | Pain | |
Everyone has trouble sleeping now and then. But chronic sleep deprivation can do more than just make you tired. It can significantly affect your health. Do you have a disorder that keeps you from getting sound sleep? |
Allergies are a very common problem; about 50 million Americans are affected. But for some people, it's a bigger problem than for others. Maybe you're more allergic than you know! Check your symptoms. |
Each year, more than 18 million Americans suffer from depression. That number might be higher because less than half the people who suffer from depression seek treatment. Should you? |
Former President Clinton's heart surgery got a lot of people thinking about their own heart health. Start your heart-health assessment with this cholesterol quiz. |
Nearly 800,000 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. However, many people with type 2 diabetes don't even know they have it. Are you at risk of developing diabetes? |
Millions of people have symptoms such as hoarseness, an acidic or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing nearly every day. This is a more serious condition than heartburn called gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. What do you know about it? |
Many Americans say they protect themselves from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) but few actually use protection on a regular basis. Genital herpes is the most common STD. Are you at risk of getting it? |
Most people get headaches now and then, but some suffer from intense pain caused by migraine headaches. How do you know if it's a migraine? Assess yourself first. |
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