Beta blockers are used to treat a variety of conditions, but some studies have questioned their effectiveness. Those already taking a bta blocker for high blood pressure do not necessarily need to switch to a different medication.
People who have had a transient ischemic attack or a stroke should consider getting an ankle-brachial index test to check for peripheral artery disease.
Progress has been made in the field of hair regrowth, but the treatments, whether medication or surgery, are expensive, and there is no guarantee of success.
There are many possible causes of heart palpitations, including smoking, stress, and some medications. Though they are typically not serious or life-threatening, it can be difficult to determine the underlying cause.
A study of aromatherapy found that while lemon oil did enhance mood, neither it nor lavender oil had any discernible effect on the body in terms of immune function or wound healing.
Almost everyone is affected by hearing loss at some point, most commonly in older age. It can be as simple as a blockage from ear wax, or more serious sensorineural hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noise, certain medications, or head trauma.
When I walk through a mall or airport, I see machines for reviving heart attack victims. My husband has had two heart attacks. He’s doing very well now, but I wonder if I can get a device like this for our home. And would I be able to learn how to use it?
I read in the Health Letter that one of the nutrition experts eats five servings of fish a week. Why so much? And isn’t there a risk from the contaminants?
A procedure called stellate ganglion blockade, in which an anaesthetic is injected into a nerve cluster in the neck, helped relieve hot flashes and sleep disturbances in test subjects who were taking breast cancer medications.
The World Health Organization’s FRAX is a risk assessment tool that predicts the likelihood of a bone fracture. This information can help identify people who may have osteoporosis and should get a bone mineral density test.