After several years on the market, erectile dysfunction drugs are being considered for treatment of other conditions, and the FDA has approved sildenafil for treatment of pulmonary hpyertension.
Fat that accumulates inside the abdomen has come to be viewed by doctors as a key cause of cardiovascular disease. Diet and exercise are the fundamental principles that can reduce this fat and improve overall health.
The diabetes drug Avandia may increase the risk of heart attack in those taking it. Other medications are as effective at lowering blood sugar without Avandia’s risks.
Starting treatment quickly provides the best chance of surviving a heart attack. If you think you are having a heart attack, you should call 911 rather than have someone take you to the hospital, because paramedics can start treatment on the way there.
My husband is taking arginine and citrulline supplements because he read that they will protect his heart and arteries. Should I try these supplements, too, or is this a waste of money?
Tests such as CT scans have become crucial tools in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases and conditions, but the radiation exposure from these tests may lead to an increased risk of developing cancer.
Although constipation can be caused by a number of illnesses or conditions, lack of fiber and lack of exercise are more likely causes. Constipation can often be relieved by getting enough fiber, exercising, and drinking adequate fluids.
Women who experience preeclampsia during a pregnancy may be at higher risk of a heart attack, stroke, or other heart disease later in life.
Researchers have developed a test for ovarian cancer that works by testing for the presence of a group of proteins believed to be affected by tumor development in the body.
A study found that people who followed four easily accomplished healthy behavior habits lived an average of 14 years longer than those who did not practice any of them.