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For tests such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, the range that is defined as normal may change over time, as more information becomes known about the health of people whose results were considered to be in the normal range.
Women are at higher risk than men of tearing the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. Part of this disparity may be due to anatomical differences, and hormones may play a role as well.
Does cooking with a microwave take nutrients out of food?
In the past, dentists and doctors were quick to treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems with dental work and surgery. Now it is understood that TMJ pain may have many different causes, and surgery is not always the best course of action.
Long criticized for their high cholesterol content, eggs have once again earned consideration as a healthy food, due primarily to their protein. But people with diabetes should still limit their egg consumption.
I’m 72 and my systolic blood pressure has been steady between 115 and 125. The diastolic number is low (55-65) and seems to be falling. Is the difference between these two numbers important, and is the falling diastolic number something to worry about?
I take Celebrex for arthritis. I learned that it and the other NSAID medicines increase the risk of bleeding. If that’s true, is my risk for hemorrhagic stroke higher?
Doctors are diagnosing more cases of celiac disease, leading to an increased interest in gluten-free foods, although not everyone who has difficulty digesting gluten has celiac disease.
I was treated for two weeks with antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor when I had an H. pylori infection. I’ve continued with the proton pump inhibitor to cut down on stomach acid. Could that be harmful?
Hip replacements are common procedures, and their popularity is expected to increase as baby boomers age. Some younger patients opt for hip resurfacing, but it may make them more vulnerable to needing a full replacement later.