My cholesterol is too high. My doctor wants me to take a statin, but I’d rather use a natural remedy. I saw an ad for red yeast rice that says that it’s as effective as the statins, and I can get it without a prescription- -but should I?
Some men use growth hormone as an anti-aging treatment, even though it is illegal to market it for this purpose. Studies of test subjects who took growth hormone found a high incidence of side effects such as joint pain and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Mammography has been an essential tool in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer for decades. New imaging technologies such as MRI and ultrasound are augmenting diagnosis.
I’ve been trying to lose weight for a long time and nothing seems to work. What do you know about the HCG diet?
After decades of steady progress, the decline in the rate of death from coronary artery disease and stroke has slowed.
Patellofemoral (kneecap) pain can be caused by stress from overuse, tendinitis, misalignment, arthritis, or injury. Strengthening the surrounding muscles, especially the quadriceps, is the best way to ease or prevent kneecap pain.
My mother took DES when she was pregnant with me. I’m now 69, my daughter is 41, and we’ve both had gynecological problems. What particular risks do we have because of our DES exposure, and what can we do about them?
Depression is more common in women than in men, but it can affect anyone. Sometimes it is caused by a medical condition such as a metabolic disorder or a medication, or it may be triggered by a stressful life event.
If you’ve ever had a song stuck in your head, you’re not alone. Researchers in England found that every person they interviewed had had such an experience.
A study of people with bipolar disorder found that those who took lithium, either alone or in combination with valproate, were less likely to relapse than those who took valproate alone.