Heart Beat: Caution advised on Chantix use
The FDA is warning people with heart disease that using Chantix to try to quit smoking increases their risk for cardiovascular problems.
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Ask the doctor: Is abdominal surgery riskier if I am overweight?
I am overweight and need abdominal surgery. Does being overweight make the surgery more difficult and add to the complication rate?
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In Brief: Avoiding kidney stones
Ways to prevent kidney stones mainly revolve around dietary choices, along with drinking plenty of water.
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Heart Beat: Another day in the sun for olive oil?
Another study promotes the heart-healthy virtues of olive oil, but it’s also important to be mindful of the broader impact of diet on cardiovascular health.
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Wake up and use the microwave, Health Letter, say our readers
Eating oatmeal is a great way to add fiber to your diet, and using a microwave oven is a convenient way to speed up the cooking time.
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More than the usual forgetfulness
Age-related memory loss is common, but forgetting things like significant dates or events could be a sign of mild cognitive impairment, which increases the likelihood of progression to dementia.
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Adult food allergies
Sometimes adults suddenly develop allergies to foods they have eaten since they were children. Such reactions may be caused by a cross-reaction to another allergen.
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In Brief: Fiber on a winning streak
Eating high-fiber foods helps lower cholesterol, and research is now suggesting that it may also help protect against respiratory and infectious diseases.
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Conversation with a Harvard expert
The Health Letter interviews a researcher and professor whose area of expertise is medications.
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Ask the doctor: Have I given up steak for nothing?
I read that Harvard researchers found no association between eating red meat and developing heart disease and diabetes. Have I been depriving myself of steak for more than 20 years for no good reason?
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