Respiratory tract infections include the common cold, sinusitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Hand washing is the most effective action people can take to prevent getting one of these infections.
There is still no cure for a cold, but you may be able to prevent one, or at least cut down on its duration.
A drug for chest pain may also help osteoporosis, new research suggests. The study included 243 women. All of them had passed menopause. They were andomly assigned to use either nitroglycerin ointment or a placebo (fake). They spread the ointment on part of the upper arm each night. The study lasted 2 years. By the end, women who used the nitroglycerin had increases in bone density compared with those who got the placebo. The increases were 6.7% in the spine, 6.2% in the hip and 7% at the top of the thigh bone. The Journal of the American Medical Association published the study. HealthDay News wrote about it February 22.
The practice of routinely giving blood transfusions to patients during and after heart surgery is being challenged by research findings.
In the span of ten years, the attitude within the medical community regarding hormone replacement therapy for postmenopausal women has shifted from optimism about its benefits to caution about its risks.
People with rheumatoid arthritis may be more likely to develop heart problems.
For those looking to cut back on the amount of meat they eat for health reasons, legumes such as black beans, chickpeas, and lentils are an excellent source of protein and fiber.
Researchers correlated the stock market’s woes in 2008 and 2009 with an increase in heart attacks.
My senior center is sponsoring a test to check for “peripheral artery disease.” The test is free, and they say it’s safe and painless. Do you think it’s a good idea?
People who need more than one type of heart procedure may be able to have them done in a hybrid operating suite, reducing risk and some recovery times.