Radiation and chemotherapy can damage heart structures and lead to heart attacks or other cardiac problems later on. Baseline imaging tests before treatment starts may help doctors monitor heart changes.
A study found that compared with not running at all, even five to 10 minutes a day of low-intensity running may be enough exercise to extend life if performed regularly and long-term.
Several steps can help someone cope with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). It’s helpful to stay physically and mentally active, to consider taking medication for MCI, and to make plans for the future before reasoning skills decline.
The pelvic exam has been part of the “well-woman” visit for generations. According to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP), that ritual may be coming to an end.
The FDA has proposed revising the Nutrition Facts label so it includes information about added sweeteners, potassium, and vitamin D; removes information about calories from fat.
Treating allergies usually starts with over-the-counter products. If they’re not helpful, prescription medications and nasal sprays may do the job.
Heart attack survivors who are prescribed generic medications are more likely to stop taking them if their refill pills are a different shape or color.
The best health habits are ones you can stick with. Try moderate exercise and an LDL-lowering diet, plus a few cups of coffee and a little chocolate.
Keeping bones healthy in older age is crucial to protecting mobility. Tips include doing weight-bearing activity, meeting calcium and vitamin D requirements, and reducing risk factors for osteoporosis.
Light to moderate drinking has long been heralded as heart-healthy, but evidence for this link is weak. New research on how genes affect alcohol use and heart disease has added to the understanding of this issue.