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DrSugar: How Harmful Is Oxybenzone?
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Dear DrSugar,
I recently read a post on FitSugar about the dangers of oxybenzone, a common ingredient in sunscreen and other cosmetics. I am wondering if my sunscreen containing this chemical is doing more harm than good?
DrSugar Answers: Antidepressant, IBS, and Weight Gain?
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Dear DrSugar,
I've recently been diagnosed with probable irritable bowel syndrome that is exacerbated by anxiety and depression. My doctor prescribed the antidepressant Citalopram to decrease my abdominal pain and stabilize my mood.
DrSugar Answers: Do I Burn More Calories Running in Cold Weather?
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Dear Doc Sugar,
As the weather heats up, I am wondering if I burn more calories running in the Winter when it is chilly or when temperatures are much, much higher? It feels much tougher working out in the cold, but is that just psychological?
DrSugar Answers: Are Herbal Supplements Safe?
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Dear DrSugar,
I've never taken herbal supplements, but I know many people do. I read about herbal supplements that reduce body fat, specifically belly fat, and possibly stress.
DrSugar Answers: Stretch Mark Prevention?
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Dear DrSugar,
I will be leaving my teen years behind soon — thank goodness. But I've noticed red stretch marks around my breasts and am greatly concerned.
DrSugar: Tips For Healthy Weight Gain?
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Dear Dr. Sugar,
I'd like some advice on how to gain weight the healthy way.
DrSugar Answers: Spotting During Exercise
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Dear Dr. Sugar,
I would really appreciate some information about women spotting after higher intensity exercise.
DrSugar Answers: How Can I Cut the Nicotine Habit?
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Dear DrSugar,
I have been smoking ever since college, which I know is dumb, but I just haven't been able to cut the habit. I started smoking only at parties, but now I'm at about a half pack a day for the last few years.
DrSugar Answers: What Is DHEA?
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Dear DrSugar,
My mom was very fatigued most days, having to take naps between basic activities like shopping and putting away the groceries, until she started taking a DHEA supplement. Now she has more energy and makes it through multiple activities with no naps.
DrSugar Answers: When Will I Clear HPV?
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Dear DrSugar,
I was exposed to HPV (human papillomavirus) in 2006. My test results were positive for HPV, but I had a normal pap smear in 2008.
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