Downloadable software, or apps, for smartphones and tablet computers help people improve their health. Some apps enable the user to share information with other users or with health care providers.
Eczema, an itchy, scaly skin disease, may make people more prone to heart disease and stroke.
Older age, alcohol consumption, medication use, diabetes, and osteoporosis are linked with an increased risk of falls for women, but not men.
Why do people over 60 lose height? I?ve lost a few inches over the years. Can this be prevented?
In February 2015, Harvard researchers headlined a conference about breakthrough technology that can edit genes in living cells.
I had a mild heart attack a few years ago but am now feeling fine. I?m planning a trip to Colorado. Is it safe for me to hike at high elevations?
Medications to aid weight loss may be helpful for people with obesity, a condition that puts a heavy burden on the heart. The approval of four new weight-loss drugs in the past two years has expanded the options for treating obesity.
Many men with osteoarthritis are interested in ways to cope with pain and other symptoms without taking more medications. The main options are weight control, exercise, and physical therapy.
Intensity and duration of both cardiovascular exercise and strength training determine how effective a workout is.
Soy foods can be a healthy addition to one’s daily diet, depending on what the soy replaces. Eating soy foods instead of red meat or refined carbohydrates could be positive.