Prepping for a colonoscopy is unpleasant, but the bowel needs to be clear for the procedure to be effective. Some bowel-cleaning solutions now come in better-tasting flavors, and guidelines now recommend split dosage of the laxative.
Quitting smoking, even after a heart attack, will likely increase a person’s longevity, and even cutting back on cigarettes is beneficial.
The definition of a myocardial infarction has been revised to reflect the significance of a protein called troponin, which is released into the bloodstream when heart muscle damaged.
Some people have a tendency to develop certain foot conditions, while others can occur because of poor shoe choices or excess weight.
Bipolar disorder is difficult to diagnose because its cycles of mania and depression may be mistaken for other psychological conditions. Medications can treat the symptoms, but finding the proper combination for each patient can be a lengthy process.
The FDA has approved WelChol, a medication that helps to lower both LDL cholesterol and blood sugar, which may be beneficial to some diabetics, though they would still have to take insulin along with WelChol.
This set of strength and flexibility exercises can be done anywhere without any special equipment, making them a good substitute routine to use while traveling.
I don’t understand the problem with Vytorin. The two components when used separately work fine, but when mixed together things change. Why?
I’ve heard that men are supposed to take a statin if they’re at high risk of getting heart disease, but that women are only supposed to after they actually get it. Is that true?
Age brings increased likelihood of tooth decay, gum disease, and oral cancer. Proper oral care can keep the mouth healthy longer.