Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity
Celiac disease, an allergic reaction to gluten protein in food, and gluten sensitivity cause similar symptoms but require a different approach to manage.
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Acetaminophen may not help low back pain
The first advice you are likely to get if you have low back pain is “take a Tylenol.” However a study published July 24, 2014, online by the journal Lancet indicates that you might do just as well without Tylenol.
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Blood pressure drugs with bonus benefits
Two classes of drugs, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs), are the first-line choices for lowering blood pressure in people with diabetes. They also lower heart failure risk and slow the progression of kidney disease.
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Ask the doctor: Is there such a thing as “male menopause”?
On average, testosterone gradually declines over time in all men. Unlike in women, the decline in hormone levels in men is gradual and does not necessarily lead to unpleasant symptoms or health problems.
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Uncovering a hidden cause of stroke
Unrecognized atrial fibrillation may be to blame for up to 40% of unexplained strokes. Monitoring stroke survivors for irregular heartbeat beyond the standard 24-hour period after a stroke can potentially prevent some repeat strokes.
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Acetaminophen doesn’t help for new back pain
A clinical trial found that acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not help people recover from new episodes of back pain.
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Ask the doctor: What is the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force?
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was created in 1984 to develop “evidence-based” guidelines for use of preventive services-for example, cancer screening, medications to prevent disease, and lifestyle counseling.
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Ask the doctor: Understanding conflicting test results
A noninvasive stress test can err in either a false negative or false positive direction. Further appropriate invasive testing can often sort out what is really going on.
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Successful aging: Who stays healthy?
A new concept of successful aging includes more than just freedom from major chronic illnesses like heart disease and cancer. It also means freedom from disability. Certain lifestyle measures make a person more likely to achieve successful aging.
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Enjoying sex later in life
Sexual difficulties may increase with age. Identifying the cause and finding an effective treatment is possible with a little work.
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