I have been struggling with persistent athlete?s foot. I have tried several over-the-counter medications for several weeks without improvement. How can I rid myself of this rash?
I?ve been taking dabigatran (Pradaxa) for atrial fibrillation for a few years and haven?t had any problems. But I?ve seen ads on television suggesting that this drug and others like it aren?t safe. What?s your advice?
Sprains and strains are common and usually not serious. Tendon stretches and proper footwear can prevent further injury.
Triglycerides are fats in the blood that, like “bad” LDL cholesterol, may contribute to risk of heart attacks and strokes. Unless triglycerides are very high, they do not require medication to lower them. Healthy lifestyle changes can help.
I have heart disease but would like to donate blood. Is it safe?
Heart disease and kidney failure are linked by two powerful underlying risk factors: diabetes and high blood pressure, each of which damages the heart and kidneys independently.
One of the few clinical trials to compare surgery to physical therapy for low back pain indicates that they are equally effective.
Anxiety disorders promote the stress response, which influences the same brain systems that affect cardiovascular functions.
A form of counseling called cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with wear-and-tear knee arthritis to get more restful sleep and control their pain better.
Computed tomography angiography is one of several techniques used to evaluate people with chest pain. It’s faster and easier to endure than other tests, but it requires radiation exposure and provides no clear long-term advantages.