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.
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.
Some medications used to treat a noncancerous enlarged prostate slightly increase the chance of developing aggressive prostate cancer.
The FDA has approved another device, the CoreValve system, to replace a diseased aortic valve without the need for open-heart surgery.
Celiac disease, an allergic reaction to gluten protein in food, and gluten sensitivity cause similar symptoms but require a different approach to manage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A clinical trial found that acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not help people recover from new episodes of back pain.