Many studies have examined the possible health risks of drinking coffee and found little strong evidence of harm from even heavy coffee consumption. To stop drinking coffee or cut down, do so gradually.
Computed radiography (CR), a type of mammogram that records breast images on a cassette and then transfers them to a computer, is not as effective at picking up breast cancer as digital direct radiography (DR), a study finds.
When ischemic stroke strikes, time is of the essence. The sooner a person is treated with the clot-busting drug tPA, the sooner blood flow is restored to the brain and the better the odd of recovery.
Shortness of breath may signal a serious heart emergency. Know when it’s time to call for help.
If a medication causes troublesome side effects, it’s important to talk with a health-care provider before stopping it.
Sitting for long periods of time is bad for the heart, even among people who get recommended levels of daily physical activity.
After removal of precancerous growths (polyps) in the colon, return for a follow-up colon exam in three, five, or 10 years, depending on the number and types of growths that the doctor found and removed. A healthy diet can help prevent cancer.
The sense of taste can decline with aging. In some cases, the change may be associated with a medical condition that can be treated and reversed. There are no medications or dietary supplements to improve taste.
The keys to weight loss after menopause are to make small changes to the diet-such as drinking fewer sodas and eating more fruits and vegetables-and getting more activity.
The effectiveness of abdominal sacrocolpopexy surgery to correct pelvic organ prolapse declines over time. Adding urethropexy can reduce incontinence risk, but it doesn’t affect the odds of treatment failure.