health-letter
About 20 percent of people with pancreatic cancer are candidates for a surgery called the Whipple procedure that removes the part of the organ where most of this type of cancer originates.
Body mass index is the most well-known way of measuring fat stored in the body, but waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio measure different types of fat that may increase the risk of certain health problems.
I developed cellulitis in my arm and didn’t realize it was such a serious infection. It took three months to heal without treatment. Can you tell me more about cellulitis?
Following the now-established benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, research now shows that chocolate and coffee also provide some measure of benefit to health, as do sleep, sex, and a strong social network.
Temporary loss of smell, which affects the ability to taste, can be caused by a cold, allergies, head injury, or viral respiratory infection. A short course of an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medication can sometimes resolve the problem.
Security devices used for inventory control in stores may interfere with the operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
I had cardiac bypass surgery three years ago. I didn’t have a heart attack none of my heart muscle was killed. But two months ago, a stress test showed that the mitral valve in my heart is leaking. What could have caused it, and what can I do about it?
Further information about recently published articles on bowel prep before colon surgery, Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles, and the results of a study on platelet-rich plasma therapy.
An accumulation of research shows that following a Mediterranean diet, by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, small amounts of meat and dairy, and moderate amounts of wine, lowers the risk of heart disease and cancer.
To address the serious problem of high blood pressure among African-American men, researchers gave out information and held screenings at community barbershops.