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Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic
Medical Edge is to other health columns what Mayo Clinic is to other hospitals-virtually unmatched. This Q&A column offers the wisdom and guidance of Mayo Clinic's team of highly specialized physicians, clinicians, specialists and laboratory workers. The column covers a range of health issues and the latest medical thinking in the fields of cancer, heart disease, family medicine, neurology, pediatrics, surgery, women's health and others.
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Supplemental Fiber Can Help With Chronic Constipation
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently had a hernia operation and frequently find myself constipated. ANSWER: Constipation is a common problem. Normally, the waste products of digestion are propelled through the intestines by muscle contractions.
Organic or Not, Eating More Fruit and Vegetables Can Improve Health
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is organically grown produce better for you than non-organic fruits and vegetables? ANSWER: The answer to your question depends on what you mean by "better for you."
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