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.
Statins probably don’t cause memory loss, but there isn’t enough evidence that they prevent dementia, either.
Botox is a useful treatment for chronic headache, excessive underarm perspiration, overactive bladder, and other conditions caused by muscle spasms.
Cosmetic differences in generic drugs are common. However, changes may lead some people to stop taking their medications.