Heart Beat: Stroke risk rises in people who are depressed
Researchers found that people with a history of depression were more likely to suffer a stroke compared to people who were not depressed.
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Ask the doctor: What can I do about an anal fissure?
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?
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In the journals: An emergency contraceptive pill helps treat fibroids
A medication currently prescribed as an emergency contraceptive helps women with fibroids by shrinking them and reducing bleeding.
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Blood clots: The good, the bad, and the deadly
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.
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Ask the doctor: In search of the wholly healthy muffin
I see in-store promotions for low-fat muffins almost everywhere. Is there such a thing as a heart-healthy muffin?
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Heart Beat: No beef with beef if it’s lean
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.
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Peripheral artery disease
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.
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In the journals: Severe sleep apnea is linked to cardiovascular death in women
Research suggests that women with sleep apnea are more likely to die from a cardiovascular cause, which aligns with similar research done on men.
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Overuse, underuse, and valuable use
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.
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On call: Returning to work after a heart attack
My 59-year-old husband just came home after being hospitalized for a mild heart attack. He was only in the hospital for five days and he feels great, though he does have to take three prescription medicines plus aspirin. I?m writing because my husband?s doctor doesn?t want him to go back to work for another six weeks even though his job doesn?t involve any lifting. I think the stress of staying home would be worse than going to work. Please advise.
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