I’m a healthy 62-year-old and have developed a vaginal discharge and discomfort. Tests for vaginal infections have been negative. Nothing helps. I’d appreciate your thoughts on this problem, which my gynecologist calls “chronic leukorrhea.”
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Testosterone has been linked to cardiac risk factors like peripheral artery disease, but researchers are beginning to examine the possibility that testosterone therapy might be beneficial for men with heart disease.
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People who work night shifts experience a misalignment in their circadian rhythms that can result in higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
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Women who suffer from stress incontinence have treatment options incluuding several established surgical procedures. Some women have had success with collagen injections to strengthen the tissue surrounding the urethra.
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Research affirms a previously established connection between perimenopause and depression. However, an expected link between depression and hormone levels was not found.
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I need to catheterize myself. I had stents put in my heart and started taking Plavix. I sometimes see a tinge of blood in the catheter bag, though lately the blood flow has been more substantial. I am 88 years old. How long will I need to take Plavix?
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Cardiologists found a case where too much talking was a trigger for atrial fibrillation.
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My father had open-heart surgery 18 months ago. Fairly soon after the operation, he started having the feeling that wires are poking him in the chest. Is that possible? If so, is there a solution?
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I was recently diagnosed with glaucoma. My eye doctor prescribed eye drops to reduce the pressure inside my eyes. After a short time I had to stop using them because they made me dizzy and my heartbeat felt strange. What else can I do for my eyes?
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For the healthy omega-3 fats we hear so much about, which is better – ground flaxseed or fish oil capsules?
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