Using canola oil, and unsaturated fat, does not cause prostate cancer or make it worse. A diet rich in saturated fat, from red meat and other sources, however may increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Blood clots that form in the legs (deep-vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) can be painful, and even deadly. Prompt treatment and good follow-up can minimize the danger.
Too much salt can boost blood pressure and increase the risk for heart disease. Now a new study has linked a high-salt diet with increased risk for stroke.
Almost 14 million cancer survivors-more than half of them women-are living in the United States today. Better odds of surviving cancer make planning for life after cancer almost as important as planning treatment for the disease.
Older people who have heart disease may die sooner if they live alone.
Americans’ love affair with red meat (which includes veal, beef, lamb, and pork) may be endangering their health. Diets high in red meat have been linked to cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and premature death.
Use of diagnostic imaging has risen sharply since the 1990s, exposing some people to high or very high doses of radiation. Imaging procedures are often essential for making a diagnosis, but it’s still wise to consider the need for each scan.
Drastically reducing the calories you take in, a strategy known as caloric restriction, may keep your heart acting like it’s 20 years younger.
Shin splints are caused by injuring muscles in the inner part of the lower leg. They can occur at any age. The best way to prevent shin splints is to warm up thoroughly before exercising.