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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?

Water softeners and sodium

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 expiration dates really mean?

What is a good ileostomy diet?

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 the Zika virus, and should I be worried?

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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