Medicare and Medicaid now cover lung cancer screening for people who meet certain criteria and seek the service at a qualified center. Screening is still available outside of Medicare but may not offer the same quality of follow-up for suspicious findings
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a condition marked by excess fat in the liver, is strongly linked to a higher risk of dangerous plaque in the coronary arteries.
Many people develop ringing in the ears, called tinnitus, along with hearing loss. There is no definitive cure for tinnitus, but some therapies can help people to tolerate it better. A well-fitted hearing aid can help.
Are vitamin D supplements a good idea?
Floaters are spots or lines that drift across vision. They are not usually that worrisome, but sometimes precede detachment of the light-sensing retina from the back of the eye.
Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors carries some risks, such as problems absorbing calcium and vitamin B12.
It takes very little exercise equipment to get a good strength-training workout at home or at the office.
Diabetes in midlife appears to age the mind at a faster rate in later life.
If background noise is making it hard for someone to hear conversations, it may be necessary to seek medical attention.
I had a heart attack several years ago and have been taking low-dose aspirin ever since to prevent a second one. But I keep hearing about the bleeding risks caused by aspirin. What should I be watching for?