Biopsy can confirm the presence of prostate cancer. Biopsy has risks as well as benefits. Risks of prostate biopsy include infection, rectal bleeding, blood in the semen, and urinary problems.
Common anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen may raise the risk of a second heart attack. People with heart disease or at risk for it should avoid long-term use of these drugs.
Hair loss is a common problem in men and women, yet many women feel embarrassed to seek treatments (most of which are intended for men). Treatments for women include topical minoxidil (Rogaine) and hair transplants.
Women who eat antioxidant-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains have a lower heart attack risk, according to a recent study published in The American Journal of Medicine.
Restless legs syndrome lasting more than three years appears to increase the risk of developing coronary artery disease in women.
Eating without awareness leaves you fuller faster, and takes in more calories in a single sitting than you need. Taking a mindful approach to meals by slowing down and savoring the experience can enhance health and well being.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are important to the length and quality of life in people with heart disease or hypertension. Doctors do not agree on the value of these drugs in people undergoing bypass surgery.
Although new blood thinners such as dabigatran (Pradaxa) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto) do not require regular monitoring, people who manage well on warfarin may want to stay on warfarin until additional information on these new drugs becomes available.
My dermatologist is recommending Mohs surgery to remove a basal cell cancer on my nose. What does this involve?
Topical pain relievers are creams, gels, and patches applied to the skin. These products work best for mild to moderate pain from muscles, joints, and other pain sources close to the skin surface.