I am 55. My cholesterol counts are normal, but my wife clipped an article about a study that found statin drugs prevent heart attacks even in people with normal cholesterol. My golfing partners all take cholesterol medication – should I join them?
I’ve been taking a selenium pill every day to try to reduce my risk of prostate cancer. But now I’ve read that selenium can cause diabetes. My blood sugar has always been normal, but I’m concerned. Should I continue taking selenium?
Research has found that statin drugs may inhibit the growth of cancer cells in laborotory experiments, but much more research is necessary before any definite benefits can be determined.
Some people believe that exercise is harmful to their joints or even causes arthritis, but research shows that this is not true, and in fact exercise can strengthen and protect joints.
At my last visit to my eye doctor, he told me that I had a cholesterol ring. What can you tell me about this condition?
Some people are able to quit smoking without any assistance, but for those who need extra help there are many options: support groups and counseling, nicotine replacement (gums, patches, etc.), and medications.
A man who is diagnosed with prostate cancer has many treatment options, including doing nothing. The disease’s typically slow progresssion makes comparing treatments difficult, but it also gives men time to consider all options and seek additional advice.
I’ve been called a “chocoholic” because I love chocolate and eat a piece after dinner every night. My weight is fine and my cholesterol is, too. Is there any reason to change my ways?
I am 76 years old, and I?ve had an enlarged prostate for at least 10 years. I?ve been taking Proscar for about a year, and it seems to be helping quite a bit. I have not noticed any side effects, but I?m worried that if the medicine reduces testosterone levels enough to shrink my prostate, it will also give me osteoporosis. Should I change medications, or take Fosamax like my wife?
The bacterium Heliobacter pylori is the only one that can survive inside the human stomach. It causes gastritis and ulcers, but is generally treatable with a combination of antibiotics.