Month: September 2012

ACE inhibitors relax blood vessels and can help lower blood pressure. They may also reduce the risk of developing pneumonia.

Using a tablet computer your lap can cause you to bend your neck forward too much and cause strain and injuries. It’s better to view a tablet on a table, propped at a comfortable angle.

Calf pain that begins after a few minutes of walking may be attributable to a few different conditions. One is atherosclerosis in the arteries that provide blood to your legs; another is spinal stenosis. Both should be checked by a doctor.

A new drug for advanced-stage HER2-positive breast cancer is providing hope. T-DM1 is effective in women who’ve already had their cancer progress despite prior therapies and it’s remarkably low in side effects.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is urging everyone to have regular dilated eye exams, which allow physicians to see clearly into the back of the eye. This is critical to prevent vision loss, which can be irreversible.

Moisturizing is key to keeping your skin hydrated when the temperatures drop. Use an oil-based cream after washing your hands or taking a bath or shower, and before going outside in the cold, dry air.

Consuming 1 to 2 ounces of dark chocolate can help prevent cardiovascular disease over the long term. Flavonoids in dark chocolate are good for the lining of arteries. But chocolate is no replacement for meaningful cardiovascular disease prevention.

Depression is more common in women with heart failure, but it is more severe in men with heart failure. The connection is a two-way street: heart failure can lead to depression and depression can worsen heart failure.

Inflammation-fighting corticosteroids don’t offer much help fighting sinus infections, though they may provide relief for individuals dealing with allergy-related sinusitis.

A huge new study has identified many new genetic changes that appear to be involved in causing colorectal cancer. Each of these newly identified genetic changes is a target for drug therapy.