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.
Additional information about recently published articles on a possible alternative treatment for migraines, avoiding the need for hip replacement, and the effect of high blood pressure on executive function.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a procedure used to treat joint pain, but even though the technique has been approved by the FDA, little research has been done on its effectiveness in people.
Many people think their toothbrushing skills are better than they really are. Tooth brushing tips include brushing for at least two minutes, using a soft brush with bristles of varying heights, and replacing your brush at least every three months.
Your article on new immunizations for adults was helpful. I got my booster for tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough, but even though I’m 61, my doctor didn’t want to give me the shingles vaccine because I’ve already had it. Should I get the vaccine?
Women get more migraine headaches than men, possibly because migraines have been linked to the fluctuation of estrogen levels related to the menstrual cycle.
I need a knee replacement and am trying to decide between a minimally invasive operation and a traditional one. What do you think?
I am curious about tremors in adults. I know that people with Parkinson’s disease get them, but I am not sure about other conditions.
I read about a study at UCLA in which men with type 2 diabetes were in a program combining aerobic exercise, low-fat diets, and relatively high amounts of “good” carbohydrates. Half of them cured their diabetes. Is this possible?