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Next Show: Strategies for Living Well with MS

From keeping track of injection schedules to accommodating fatigue and mobility issues, those living with multiple sclerosis have to deal with aspects of the disease every day.

Amazon Gift CertificateTune in on Thursday, January 25 as our expert panel explores strategies for dealing with day-to-day issues of life with MS and living a happier, fuller life.

And, as always, you'll get a chance to ask the experts your questions.

BONUS: Didn’t get everything on your holiday list this year? Attend this show live online for your chance to win one of five $50 Amazon.com gift certificates and check off your list!

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Ask the Doctor: Flu Shot Debate

In our regular Ask the Doctor column, Dr. Pat Parcells answers your questions on multiple sclerosis, including:

  • I can't get a straight answer. Should MS patients get a flu shot?
Submit your own questions and check back each week for new answers.

Read the Ask the Doctor column


HealthTalk Blogs: Hot Flashes, MS Sleep,
Novantrone Side Effects and More

Part news, part opinion and part community bulletin boards - the HealthTalk Blogs are always full of interesting points of discussion. In addition to recent posts in the multiple sclerosis blog, you may be particularly interested in our bloggers' thoughts on:

Don't just read the blogs - participate! Share your stories and perspectives on any of the blog topics by posting a comment.

Browse the blogs


Wednesday on HealthTalk Live!:
Navigating Health News on the Internet

Each week on HealthTalk Live!, Judy Foreman explores a new general health topic that matters to you. Tune in on Wednesday nights at 8:30 p.m. Eastern (5:30 p.m. Pacific) at the HealthTalk Live! Web site.

Our next show will be Navigating Health News on the Internet on January 3. Anyone who's googled symptoms and retrieved "cancer" knows the Internet can be a scary place. But for those who know how to navigate, it can be your greatest asset for finding relevant information. Tune in for expert strategies. Send your questions and stories now to HealthTalkLive@HealthTalk.com.

And be sure to check out our recent replays:

  • The Food/Health Relationship
  • Holidays and the Chronically Ill
  • Inside Stem Cell Research

To get details about upcoming shows sent right to your inbox, sign up for our weekly reminder e-mail.

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Ask Dr. Z: Importing Medication

Why are drugs so expensive in the U.S.? Is it safe to buy drugs in Canada, Mexico or online? In this new video series, Dr. Ed Zimney answers questions on general healthcare topics.

Dr. Ed Zimney Do you have a general healthcare question that's been on your mind? Perhaps you'd like to know how to tell the difference between allergies and colds, or wondered how to stop the hiccups. Send your questions now to AskDrZ@HealthTalk.com and stay tuned for the next video in this series.

This is not the place to get specific information relating to your disease – please consult your own doctor for that information.

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