Understanding how your test results correlate to risk factors can help you make positive changes in your health habits for a longer and healthier life.
My wife doesn’t want our son to go out for the wrestling team because she’s worried he might catch herpes. I thought herpes was contracted from a very different contact sport. Please enlighten us.
I’m 69 and have been taking Fosamax for 10 years. My doctor has approved a “drug holiday,” provided we use a CTX test to monitor my bones. Can you explain?
Women who experienced a combination of certain side effects while undergoing breast cancer treatment were less likely to see a recurrence of the disease.
Progress is being made on developing less invasive surgeries to replace or repair heart valves, but more research is needed before they become a viable option for the average person.
Does tanning in a tanning bed cause less damage than natural sunlight?
I have white skin patches on both hands. My doctor says it’s vitiligo. What causes this, and how can I treat it?
While somewhat common in adolescence, gynecomastia in adult men is rare. It may be caused by liver disease, medications, or treatment for prostate cancer.
A study reports that if the vertebra that supports the skull is misaligned, careful manipulation of it may result in a significant drop in blood pressure.
Death rates from coronary artery disease have been falling since the 1980s, due to emphasis on the need to combat the problem by adopting healthier habits.