The exercise stress test: What to expect
Exercise stress tests help diagnose possible heart disease in people with symptoms of the disease.
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Month: December 2014
Ask the doctor: When a stroke has no immediate symptoms
Ask the doctor: When a stroke has no immediate symptoms
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Ask the doctor: Valve replacement: Mechanical or tissue?
An valve can be replaced by a mechanical valve or one made from pig or cow tissue. Mechanical valves last longer but require the use of anti-clotting medicines.
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Heel pain explained
Plantar fasciitis usually gets better without medical treatment. Stretching and weight training can speed the process.
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Ask the doctor: B12 shots vs. pills
Ask the doctor: B12 shots vs. pills
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Ask the doctor: Hot tubs and heart health
Ask the doctor: Hot tubs and heart health
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New approach is successful in treating antibiotic-resistant diarrhea
Capsules containing frozen donated fecal matter eradicated drug-resistant diarrhea in 90% of patients treated in a pilot study.
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Eggs and your health
Eating up to an average of one egg per day can be part of a heart-healthy diet. Moderate egg consumption does not contribute significantly to total cholesterol and risk for heart attack or stroke.
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To your health: 7 resolutions for 2015
These resolutions can improve your health: floss, walk more, eat healthier, learn a new skill, make new friends, lose weight, stop smoking.
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Avoiding fluid overload if you have heart failure
Most people with heart failure need to limit the amount of fluid they drink to eight cups a day. That includes foods that are liquid at room temperature.
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