Being worried about not being able to sleep can itself become the primary cause of insomnia. A counseling technique called cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help. It is more effective than sleeping pills in the long term.
Retail clinics, such as those in drugstores, provide convenience and flat-rate pricing, but are best for basic and uncomplicated medical issues. E-visits allow you to talk to a doctor via the Internet and offer a wider range of services.
Dietary guidelines recommend a relatively large amount of daily calcium to prevent bone fractures, but recent science has called this into question. Common calcium-rich foods can provide most of men’s daily needs.
I?ve read news reports that the heartburn drug I take may cause heart attacks. Should I worry about this?
Dietary supplements containing the herbal ingredient yohimbe often contain prescription-strength active ingredients that are potentially dangerous, according to a study in Drug Testing and Analysis.
The influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has endorsed low-dose daily aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease in men and women 50 to 59 years old.
Two new injected drugs can dramatically reduce “bad” cholesterol. They can be lifesaving for people with extremely high LDL. Their long-term safety and effectiveness are still being studied. They are expensive, which will likely limit their use.
Taking a prescription antiviral medication within a day after flu symptoms emerge reduces the length of illness, but it doesn’t protect others in the household from getting sick.
Most Americans do not eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. One solution is to find creative and new ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your usual foods and meals.
Sinusitis is inflammation of the lining of the sinus passages, producing a stuffy head and pain. Antibiotics are usually not effective. Instead, it’s best to use saline rises, decongestants, and pain relievers to ease symptoms until the body heals itself.