In your January 2007 article on cholesterol, you said that no-flush niacin does not lower cholesterol levels. But my problem is low HDL cholesterol. Will no-flush niacin help my HDL even if it won’t lower my LDL cholesterol?
Treatment for cancer may have unwanted effects on the heart. Depending on the type of cancer and the type of treatment, these can include irregular heart rhythm, inflammation, atherosclerosis, or an increased risk of blood clots.
Negotiating the complications of Medicare insurance requires patience and a good deal of research, but the effort is necessary in order to have adequate coverage when it’s needed.
My doctor suggested switching to a low-dose antidepressant like Elavil to take prophylactically rather than taking too much Imitrex, but I don’t remember what the “too much” cutoff amount is.
A clinical trial that compared angioplasty with aggressive drug therapy for treatment of angina found both treatments about equally effective.
A study from Finland shows an association between binge drinking and an increased risk of having a stroke.
Women who have their ovaries removed during hysterectomy procedures may be at greater risk of heart disease, lung cancer, or other illnesses as they age.
There is evidence that grilling meat releases potentially cancer-causing substances. Meat lovers can take steps to reduce their risk, such as cooking smaller pieces at a lower temperature, or precooking the meat for two minutes in a mictowave oven.
Proton-pump inhibitors relieve acid reflux, but people who take them long-term may be more susceptible to certain bacterial infections, pneumonia, and bone fractures.
Monitoring your blood pressure by taking daily readings at home over a period of time can provide a more accurate sense of your true pressure than a reading in the doctor’s office, which may be artificially high or low.