Ask the doctor: What should I do for thyroiditis?
The term thyroiditis is used to describe a diverse group of disorders, all of which include some form of thyroid inflammation.
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High blood pressure in midlife linked to brain decline
People who had high blood pressure in middle age showed greater declines in memory and thinking skills over a 20-year period compared with people who maintained normal blood pressure.
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Ask the doctor: Is there a pill for mild cognitive impairment?
There is no evidence that for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) taking any sort of pill-prescription or otherwise-prevents their memory problems from getting worse.
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Aspirin: Heart healthy but know the risks
Daily aspirin is recommended for those with existing cardiovascular disease, such as previous heart attack or stroke. For otherwise healthy men, the small potential benefit of aspirin must be weighed against the risk of unwanted bleeding.
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Drugs for enlarged prostate: Is cancer a side effect?
Some medications used to treat a noncancerous enlarged prostate slightly increase the chance of developing aggressive prostate cancer.
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FDA approves another device to replace aortic valve without surgery
The FDA has approved another device, the CoreValve system, to replace a diseased aortic valve without the need for open-heart surgery.
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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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