Testosterone therapy has been viewed as a way to counter the effects of aging, but a study found that men who took daily testosterone had a higher incidence of cardiovascular events.
A panel of experts acting at the request of the Institute of Medicine has determined that most Americans are in fact getting enough vitamin D from a combination of sun exposure, diet, and supplements.
Research suggests that more deliberate and thoughtful eating habits could help some people lose weight.
An Institute of Medicine panel evaluating more than a decade of research concluded that the evidence for vitamin D’s contribution to bone health is clear, and set its recommended daily intake levels on this basis.
My teenage daughter wants to be tan when we go to Florida for our winter vacation. I have suggested one of the so-called sunless tanning products, but she says they don’t look natural and wants to go to an indoor tanning salon instead. What do you think?
Palliative care, which aims to improve a person’s quality of life during a serious illness, may also result in prolonging life in certain cases.
I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 2-1/2 yrs ago and am currently on oxygen. I feel fine except when I do too much walking or cleaning without the oxygen. Are there any new or experimental treatments out there?
An analysis of dozens of longitudinal studies bolsters the belief that strong social relationships contribute to longevity.
A new test shows when people have a protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease in their brains, researchers say. The protein is called beta-amyloid. The current test is to look for it in a brain autopsy after death. The new test uses a chemical called florbetapir. It binds to beta-amyloid in the brain. This allows the protein to show up on a PET scan. Researchers gave the test to 29 elderly people thought to be near the end of their lives. After they died, autopsies were done. The new test found that 15 of the 29 had Alzheimer’s. The test and autopsy results agreed for 28 out of 29 people. Researchers also gave the test to 74 younger adults. As expected, it showed no beta-amyloid in their brains. Avid Radiopharmaceuticals is seeking approval to market the test. A group of experts was scheduled to evaluate the test January 20. They will advise U.S.
A study of adolescents with anorexia found that those who participated in therapy that involves other family members had higher rates of remission than those who received individual therapy.