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Waist size may be a predictor of life expectancy

Walking pneumonia: What does it mean?

Walking poles: Good for brisk walking?

Walking: Is it enough for weight loss?

Warfarin diet: What foods should I avoid?

Warm-mist versus cool-mist humidifier: Which is better for a cold?

Water after meals: Does it disturb digestion?

Water exercise: Does pool temperature matter?

Water retention: Are there natural diuretics?

Weight loss: Better to cut calories or exercise more?

Weight management during the holidays

Weight training: Free weights vs. machine weights

Weighted hula hoops: Hoopla or good exercise?

Weightlifting belt: Do I need one?

Weightlifting: Bad for your blood pressure?

Weightlifting: Best before or after an aerobic workout?

Weight-loss hypnosis: Does it work?

What are functional foods?

What are opioids and why are they dangerous?

What are superbugs and how can I protect myself from infection?

What causes round ligament pain during pregnancy?

What do the dates on food packages mean?

What is a heart failure action plan?

What is BPA? Should I be worried about it?

What is chikungunya fever, and should I be worried?

What is clean eating?

What is compassionate use of experimental drugs?

What is hot yoga?

What is meant by the term "heart age"?

What is MERS-CoV, and what should I do?

What is reflexology?

What is ROP and how is it treated?

What is the Asian longhorned tick and where is it found?

What is wheatgrass? Why is it in my drink?

What's causing my infant's diarrhea?

What's the difference between H1N1 flu and influenza A?

Wheezing in children: Could it be asthma?

When the heat is on, which oil should you use?

When to brush your teeth

White coat hypertension: When blood pressure rises at the doctor's office

White patch on skin: A cause for concern?

White stool: Should I be concerned?

White whole-wheat bread: Is it nutritious?

Whitening toothpaste: Does it whiten teeth?

Whole-body vibration: An effective workout?

Why does diet matter after bariatric surgery?

Why is weight loss before pregnancy important?

Why isn't there a hepatitis C vaccine?

Will an air purifier eliminate cigarette smoke?

Will my child outgrow asthma?

Wilson's syndrome: An accepted medical diagnosis?

Wisdom teeth removal: When is it necessary?

Wrist blood pressure monitors: Are they accurate?

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