Following the now-established benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, research now shows that chocolate and coffee also provide some measure of benefit to health, as do sleep, sex, and a strong social network.
The Heart Rhythm Society has published guidelines for the procedure to remove broken, damaged, or worn out pacemaker or ICD leads.
I’ve tried a lot of things for a fungal infection in one of my toenails, but it just won’t go away. What do you know about a new treatment that uses laser?
Researchers are just beginning to investigate what role, if any, stem cells may play in the development of prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
I developed cellulitis in my arm and didn’t realize it was such a serious infection. It took three months to heal without treatment. Can you tell me more about cellulitis?
After a heart attack, getting prescriptions filled and taking the medications consistently is crucial. Those who do not do so are at a much higher risk of dying within the year following an attack.
Adding a soy protein or isoflavone supplement did not prevent bone loss or encourage bone growth in postmenopausal women.
Body mass index is the most well-known way of measuring fat stored in the body, but waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio measure different types of fat that may increase the risk of certain health problems.
About 20 percent of people with pancreatic cancer are candidates for a surgery called the Whipple procedure that removes the part of the organ where most of this type of cancer originates.
Fainting occurs when blood flow to the brain is blocked or interrupted. An incident of fainting should be reported to a doctor, because if it was caused by a problem in the heart, it may lead to more serious problems.