I am a 50-year-old woman with newly diagnosed high blood pressure. My pressure seems to be normal in the morning, averaging 121/74, but in the afternoon the upper number is often in the 140s to 150s. Is this normal, especially while on a medication?
Concern about possible overuse of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator devices has led to a reevaluation of their benefits and risks.
Combining a biventricular pacemaker and an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator may help prevent death from cardiac arrest better than the ICD alone.
Results of several studies suggest that taking fish oil does not benefit people who already have some form of heart disease, but eating fish is still likely to offer health benefits to most people.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. For men, the extra pounds lead to health problems ranging from diabetes and high blood pressure to lower testosterone levels and erectile dysfunction.
Small, yellow skin lesions that develop on the eyelids may be an indicator of heart disease.
Some doctors strongly advise against the use of generic drugs with the argument that manufacturing processes are better controlled in branded medicines. What is your view?
Certain ingredients in some brands of mouthwash may help prevent bad breath, but some experts think that using a toothbrush on the tongue is more effective.
Women under 40 are at much greater risk of developing gallstones than men, due to the actions of the hormones estrogen and progesterone.
Studies examine various aspects of the health benefits of walking: gait speed, use of hiking poles, and type of footwear.