I am a fairly healthy 52-year-old man. For many years I have felt like I have ADHD. A recent work-up confirmed my suspicion. My doctor suggested I take Ritalin. Is that okay for the heart?
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Researchers found that women who slept a lot (nine or more hours a night) or a little (six or less hours per night) were at higher risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, and premature death.
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In order to forge and sustain a successful treatment relationship, both doctor and patient must be willing to communicate openly and honestly.
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Exposure to arsenic in drinking water has been linked to increased risk of prostate cancer, and may also be a risk factor in erectile dysfunction.
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Readers suggest alternative terms for a transient ischemic attack.
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A transient ischemic attack is similar to a stroke. While it may be over quickly, it must be treated as a serious medical condition. Prompt attention and treatment may prevent the subsequent occurrence of a full-fledged stroke.
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A new test may be able to detect the proteins produced by cancerous prostate cells by searching for the presence of the antibodies caused by the cancer cells’ growth.
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While some aspects of physical and mental performance inevitably diminish with age, experience can make up for these changes, and older men can retain much of their abilities and skills.
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Although most people receive vaccinations in childhood, over time some vaccines lose their potency, new ones are introduced, and foreign travel may require certain vaccinations, depending on the destination.
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Brief updates on a warfarin information booklet, a possible link between loop diuretics and bone loss, and a drug for peripheral artery disease that may also help prevent strokes.
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