I am 70 years old, and since I started taking testosterone to boost below-normal levels of that hormone, my LDL and HDL levels have dropped. What’s the cholesterol-testosterone connection?
Researchers found that people with a history of depression were more likely to suffer a stroke compared to people who were not depressed.
I had pain and some bleeding during bowel movements. My doctor says it’s an anal fissure. What is that, and what’s the best way to treat it?
A medication currently prescribed as an emergency contraceptive helps women with fibroids by shrinking them and reducing bleeding.
Blood clots inside the body can be dangerous, especially if a clot blocks an artery, or forms in one location and then is carried through the bloodstream to a lung or the brain.
I see in-store promotions for low-fat muffins almost everywhere. Is there such a thing as a heart-healthy muffin?
Red meat can be an acceptable part of a healthy diet, as long as it is very lean and is eaten in small amounts along with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
Women who develop peripheral artery disease tend to do so a decade later than men, by which time other conditions may mask the symptoms, delaying diagnosis.
Research suggests that women with sleep apnea are more likely to die from a cardiovascular cause, which aligns with similar research done on men.
Most doctors do not misuse the resources available to them, but the potential for overuse exists. Informed patients should be aware of this and be prepared to question the necessity of tests or treatments.