People with this disorder experience an uncontrollable urge to move their legs, typically around bedtime. Lifestyle changes can help, and there are also medications that can provide some relief.
Updated guidelines for using bypass surgery or angioplasty to treat blocked cardiac arteries emphasize collaboration between these treatment groups.
Research on caffeine found that it may improve the function of arteries.
A Swedish study adds to the evidence that radiation therapy for breast cancer can lead to heart problems, particularly for women with left-sided breast cancer.
Medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder does not increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in adults.
Eating disorders are generally considered a problem of young people, but their incidence among middle-aged and older women is becoming more common, and is sometimes caused by the significant changes that can occur later in life.
A book examines the relationship between gambling and anxiety, and offers information on relaxation techniques.
Removing growths in the colon reduces colon cancer death rates by half, new research suggests. It’s the first study to show that a test called colonoscopy can save lives. This test looks inside of the colon using a long tube with an attached camera. The doctor can remove any cancers or growth called polyps that are found. Some polyps can develop into cancer. The new study kept track of 2,602 people who had precancerous polyps removed during a colonoscopy. In the next 16 years, 12 died of colon cancer. The estimated number of deaths was 25 for a similar group in the general population. The New England Journal of Medicine published the study. A second study in the journal compared results for 2 tests used for screening people without symptoms for colon cancer. One was colonoscopy, which is widely considered the best test. The other test looked for blood in a stool sample.
My father-in-law was just diagnosed with vascular dementia. The doctor said heart disease probably contributed to the problem. What exactly is vascular dementia, and how can I help my husband avoid the same fate?
Research suggests that people who drink coffee may be less susceptible to depression.