I am 76 years old and still get hot flashes. Is it true that women who have hot flashes many years after menopause are more likely to experience heart problems than those whose symptoms end early in menopause?
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Research suggests that people with psoriasis are more likely to experience some form of cardiovascular disease.
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A book by a Massachusetts General Hospital cardiologist presents a view of heart health that aims to merge its physical and emotional components.
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A less invasive procedure for replacing the aortic valve means a shorter hospital stay and recovery, but for now its availability is limited to those who are unable to undergo open-heart surgery.
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Any man who is considering getting a PSA test to screen for prostate cancer needs to understand both the positive and negative implications of the test.
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My systolic blood pressure is high in the morning (about 165), but in the evening it drops to below 100. I am taking two blood pressure medications daily and still experiencing seriously low blood pressure at night. What would you suggest?
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Disordered eating later in life may be caused by life changes such as divorce or grief over the loss of a loved one, an illness, or the stress of dealing with mounting medical issues.
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Clots can form in stents years after placement.
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Changes in the nature of work, leisure time activity, and changes in what and how much we eat are the most significant contributing factors to the explosion of obesity in America.
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Research suggests that sleep is an importrant contributor to learning, memory, creativity, and problem solving ability.
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