Stress and fertility myths prompt Dear Abby reply
The letter quotes readers urging Abby to advise on infertility stress and pregnancy. Abigail Van Buren notes stress can impact conception, shares a Long Island mom’s lucky pregnancy, and warns many couples spend heavily on tests yet stay childless. The column includes marriage scheduling angst and a nude mishap anecdote.
Magnetic therapy questioned as cure by medical authorities
Reader letters warn magnetic therapy misleads patients and cite lack of valid studies. Dr. Gott notes no proven benefits, advises routine doctor visits for sleepers using magnets. Separate inquiry asks if extra thyroid meds raise osteoporosis risk, with experts stating excess hormone speeds calcium loss from bones.
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Thyroid supplements linked to osteoporosis risk
A health expert warns thyroid hormone can raise osteoporosis risk if dosed poorly. Regular blood tests, at least annually, are essential to adjust dosage and avoid accelerated bone loss. Women with deficiency should receive treatment, while unnecessary use may increase fracture risk.
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