Inhaled medications aim to reduce airway inflammation, improve airflow, and decrease or relieve shortness of breath. They are available as dry powders and as liquids that are delivered in metered doses in spray form.
A large and well-designed study compared the Mediterranean style diet to a low-fat diet. People on the Mediterranean diet had fewer heart attacks and other cardiovascular problems.
Taking in the amount of caffeine in two 8-ounce cups of coffee may worsen involuntary bladder leakage (urinary incontinence).
The best time to treat brain plaques may be the 15-year period when they are first developing. These plaques are found in Alzheimer’s disease and are linked to a decline in memory and thinking abilities.
Many plants can cause rash, so it’s important to learn how to take precautions against them. The easiest way is to wear long sleeves and pants when gardening or spending time near potentially poisonous plants, as well as a thick pair of work gloves.
It appears the risk of dying from breast cancer is not greater in women with dense breasts who get breast cancer. That may be because women with breast cancer often are treated with medicines that lower estrogen levels and block the effects of estrogen.
Restless legs syndrome causes unpleasant sensations in, and sudden spontaneous movements of, the legs-typically during sleep or when at rest during the day. Exercises, heating pads, hot tubs, and several medicines may provide sufficient relief.
Health applications (apps) for mobile health are not yet regulated. That means there’s no way to know which apps are accurate and reliable. Harvard experts warn against using cellphones to diagnose or treat any conditions.
Kids mostly get warts from family members and classmates, not from public places, a new study suggests. The authors said advice on preventing warts may need to change. The study included about 1,000 schoolchildren. They were 4 to 12 years old when the study began. A medical student examined their hands and feet. Nearly one-third had warts. Parents answered questions about the history of warts for the child, family members, classmates and friends. Parents also were asked whether the child used public pools or showers. A different medical student examined the children for warts 11 to 18 months later. Warts occurred twice as often among white children and those who had other family members with warts. Having classmates with warts also increased risk somewhat. Using a public swimming pool appeared to increase risk. But the difference was so small it could have been caused by chance.