Silver is sometimes used as an antibacterial agent, but products containing silver are being sold as supplements meant to be taken internally. This can cause stomach problems, kidney damage, or argyria (blue spots on the skin).
The body’s ability to fight off illness declines with age. A study found that participating in regular tai chi sessions boosted the immune system responses of older people.
Researchers with the Framingham Heart Study have developed a new tool to assess overall risk of cardiovascular disease by assigning points to various risk factors, then aligning total points with levels of risk.
The chemical acrylamide, which forms as a byproduct of cooking many baked and fried foods, was thought to cause cancer, but subsequent research has not supported this view.
Brief reports on the use of compression stockings by stroke survivors, and the benefit of adding a second blood pressure medication.
Coronary microvascular disease, which affects the smallest arteries in the heart, is difficult to detect because of the small size of the vessels, but tests are improving, and awareness of the condition among doctors is growing.
More people are surviving heart attacks and receiving better care afterward, which has led to an increase in the number of people living with heart failure.
A pedometer is an inexpensive tool that can help promote fitness by measuring a person’s steps. Being aware of how much one is walking acts as a motivator to walk more.
I’m 72 years old, with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I take HydroDiuril, Lipitor, and aspirin. I feel fine, but I want to know if I can drink red wine while I’m taking these medications.
A patient-safety research organization has compiled a list of principles intended as guidelines for conservative prescribing of medications.