Getting a flu shot in January could still help defend you from flu. The peak spread of the flu virus occurs in January and February, and people can continue to get sick into mid-May
Smokers who pick up the habit early in adulthood and do not quit risk losing a decade of life. But smokers who quit by age 35 can eliminate nearly all that risk.
Women often delay getting medical help for heart attack symptoms and wait longer for treatment once they arrive at the hospital.
To make up for what’s lacking in our diets, many women take nutritional supplements. However, randomized controlled trials have shown these supplements may not be as beneficial as was once thought-and may even be risky.
The new wireless implantable cardioverter-defibrillator will likely be useful for people at risk for a life-threatening arrhythmia who do not need the device to pace a slow or fast heart rhythm.
Although nearly 80% of people who undergo angioplasty and stenting discuss the procedure with their doctor, less than 20% are told about possible drawbacks, and only 10% are told about other options.
Some men who took finasteride for urinary problems (Proscar) or balding (Propecia) have reported permanent sexual side effects such as low sex drive or ejaculation problems. It is not established for certain that the side effects are caused by the drug.
Type O blood is associated with the lowest risk of coronary artery disease. People with type A, B, and AB have risks 5%, 10%, and 23% higher than those with type O, respectively.
Sleep apnea may cause or aggravate heart disease by creating surges of adrenaline, which likely contribute to high blood pressure and strain the cardiovascular system.
Botox injections work just as well as oral anticholinergic medicines in reducing urge incontinence, although side effects of the two treatments can differ. This study suggests that Botox might be a first-line treatment option for incontinence.