I was very interested in your article on how obesity seems to spread through social networks. I understand that it’s a new type of research, but I wonder if it might have overlooked the possibility that obesity might also be spread by an actual virus.
I’m a fit 61-year-old who had bypass surgery 15 years ago. Recently, I’ve been having rapid heartbeats (what my doctor calls supraventricular tachycardia) during or just after vigorous exercise. Should I tone down my exercise?
Blood thinners keep clots at bay, but a different medication delivered by catheter directly to the site of a leg vein clot could eradicate it altogether.
Is it true that you can get a tingling feeling from taking too much vitamin B6?
Regular marijuana use does not appear to have a negative effect on lung function.
Mental and physical activity seem to be equally important in keeping the brain active to ward off cognitive decline in older age.
I recently brought a nice bouquet of flowers for my elderly aunt, who was hospitalized for a broken hip. To my surprise, the hospital had a policy against bedside flowers, and I could not deliver my gift. What’s behind this policy, and is it reasonable?
Taking a thyroid medication or a proton-pump inhibitor for too long may lead to bone problems or increased susceptibility to certain infections.
Can eggs be part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet?
The link between depression and heart disease has been explored in research, but anxiety may factor in as well.