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drkoop.com (TM) Your Trusted Health Network November 11, 2000 Newsletter
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THIS WEEK'S ISSUE: * The Circumcision Decision * The Healthcare Election * Try This Post-Pregnancy Shape-Up * Want Better Sex? Steer Clear of Smoke * Diabetes Prevention Falls Short * Gum Disease Raises Stroke Risk * What Causes Leg Cramps?
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The Circumcision Decision Should you choose nature or tradition? That is the decision facing the parents of newborn boys. Learn about the pros and cons of circumcision, and what risks and benefits are associated with the procedure. <a href= " http://www.drkoop.com/family/childrens/feature.asp?id=6335&nl=dkc&sct=ma
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Circumcision Statistics You may know what circumcision is, but do you know where it is most widely practiced or how it gained such widespread acceptance in the United States? <a href= " http://www.drkoop.com/family/childrens/feature.asp?id=6338&nl=dkc&sct=ma
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The Healthcare Election Regardless of who wins the election, there will be substantial healthcare policy changes come 2001. But the changes will differ greatly depending on who gets elected. Use our comprehensive package to help you make the right choice for your health on Nov. 7. <a href= " http://www.drkoop.com/news/policy/stories/october/election2000_1.html?nl
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Candidate's Stances on Healthcare: The Differences Is healthcare your deciding issue? Find out where the two major-party candidates stand on various healthcare issues by using our helpful chart. <a href= " http://www.drkoop.com/news/policy/stories/snapshot.html?nl=dkc&sct=main&
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FOCUS ON: After Your Pregnancy
Try This Post-Pregnancy Shape-Up Complete postpartum recovery can take weeks or even months. Find out how to help your body heal and safely ease into exercise so you can get a fit and healthy body both you and your baby will appreciate. <a href= " http://www.drkoop.com/wellness/fitness/files/preg.html?nl=dkc&sct=main&d
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Signs of Postpartum Depression After delivering a baby, life changes for the new mother whether or not she is depressed. The combination of hormonal shifts and role changes can place her at risk for developing postpartum depression. <a href= " http://www.drkoop.com/wellness/mental_health/depression/page_336_900.asp
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IN THE NEWS
Want Better Sex? Steer Clear of Smoke Adding to the list of ills linked to passive smoke, researchers now say that middle-age men who are heavily exposed to second-hand smoke have nearly twice the risk of impotence as those who breathe clean air. <a href= " http://www.drkoop.com/news/stories/october/hs/smoke_sex.html?nl=dkc&sct=
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Diabetes Prevention Falls Short Americans with diabetes aren't receiving preventive treatments as often or as thoroughly as they should, a new study says. <a href= " http://www.drkoop.com/news/stories/october/hs/diabetes_prevention.html?n
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Gum Disease Raises Stroke Risk Gum disease, apart from being unsightly and uncomfortable, might significantly increase a person's risk of stroke, according to results of a national study. <a href= " http://www.drkoop.com/news/stories/october/r/gum_stroke.html?nl=dkc&sct=
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THE EXPERT CORNER
What Causes Leg Cramps?
"What causes leg cramps and how can you prevent them? "
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