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Ask Real Health

Skin cancer examination

I noticed a rough red patch on my face. Could this be skin cancer?

In the United States, there are over 5.4 million cases of nonmelanoma skin cancer ever year.

I am hearing a lot about hepatitis A outbreaks in the news. What is the difference between hep A, B and C?

A brief overview of the differences between hepatitis A, B and C.

Is there anything I can do to prevent hunching over as I age?

Start by standing or sitting as tall and straight as possible.

My doctor recommended a treatment clinical trial. How do I decide if this is a good option for me?

Find out about all the known risks, benefits, rights and responsibilities.

I’ve read in health magazines that I can “walk my belly off in four weeks.” Is that possible?

Beware of advertisements that sound too good to be true.

Is Coffee Bad For Your Health?

The facts about the risks and benefits of drinking coffee.

My memory is getting worse. Could this be a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease?

Many of us experience memory loss and wonder, “Could this be Alzheimer’s disease?”

Is damage to the liver reversible?

Yes, but not all of the time.

How much sleep do I need every night?

Poor sleep is associated with a number of health problems. Find out more, including how much sleep to aim for.

I was born in the 1950s. My doctor says that I don’t need to get tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV) because I never did drugs or had a blood transfusion. Is that right?

You do not need any other risk factors to be tested.

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