Women who experience migraine headaches with aura may be at higher risk of developing brain lesions later in life.
Tooth whitening procedures can be done at a dentist’s office, or there are many over-the-counter products that can be used at home, but regardless of the method, the result is temporary.
Researchers found no substantive links between baldness and the risk of a heart attack, or between baldness and the buildup of plaque in carotid arteries.
People who exercised, ate a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, drank alcohol in moderation, and did not smoke lived an average of 14 years longer than others who did not do any of these things.
Using a special garment to squeeze the legs in time with the heart can ease chest pain. The inflammation that causes rheumatoid arthritis affects the heart as well as the joints.
Men who remain healthy as they get older have a better chance of maintaining sexual function, and research suggests that regular sexual activity may help prevent erectile dysfunction.
The FDA has approved a new medication for constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome, soon after suspending another drug and restricting it to use only in emergency situations.
Prolonged exposure to excessive noise can result in permanent hearing loss. Many occupations have increased risk of hearing damage, and in such cases ear protection should be worn.
Stroke victims are more likely to have a patent foramen ovale, a hole between the heart’s left and right atria, but closing the hole may not prevent the occurrence of another stroke.
Cancer researchers found that men who drink moderate amounts of red wine regularly are less likely to develop prostate cancer. The reasons are not known, but may be related to antioxidant substances found in red wine.