A study found no connection between resveratrol, a substance found in red wine and some other foods, and either a longer life or a lower risk of heart disease or cancer.
Doctors continue to prescribe antibiotics to treat bronchitis frequently despite the lack of evidence that they help to clear up this common lower respiratory tract infection.
At-home measurements can produce a more accurate picture of a person’s blood pressure over time. The information improves control of high blood pressure and helps show the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.
Jogging for exercise has not been shown to cause or worsen knee arthritis. If running causes pain, it can help to on a softer surface and alternate running with other forms of lower-impact healthy aerobic exercise.
A clinical trial called SELECT showed that taking high doses of selenium and vitamin E could increase a man’s risk of prostate cancer. The amounts of these nutrients in multivitamins are much lower, and have not been linked to prostate cancer.
Men infected with the oral human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause throat cancer, do not commonly transmit it to their spouses or partners
Research findings are inconclusive on whether people should take extra vitamin D to prevent common chronic diseases. Older men may continue to take vitamin D and calcium to support bone health.
It is possible to gradually stop taking acid-reducing proton-pump inhibitor drugs without triggering a more intense rebound of symptoms. It is also important to address the underlying causes of heartburn, such as being overweight and eating late.
There is no good evidence that bicycling worsens existing prostate conditions, but prolonged biking may cause numbness in the genital area and possibly erectile dysfunction.
When people who use risky sleeping pills are provided the right information, they are more likely to work with their doctors to taper off the medications and adopt safer methods to combat insomnia.