Blood pressure that stays high even when three or more medications are taken is called resistant hypertension. In such cases lifestyle changes are especially important, and there may be underlying causes such as sleep apnea.
The recent decrease in new breast cancer cases in women over 50 appears to be linked to the decline in the use of hormone therapy for symptoms of menopause.
A movement called Hospital at Home seeks to provide professional-caliber meeical care at home to people who need care but do not need to be hospitalized.
Almost three years ago I had triple bypass surgery and mitral valve replacement. I did so having only one lung. It feels like the operation somehow harmed my lung, making it harder to breathe. Can heart surgery do this?
Hypothyroidism can manifest in a variety of symptoms including elevated cholesterol, lower heart rate, and changes in weight and appetite. A blood test will determine whether or not a person’s thyroid function is normal.
The belief that acupuncture can lower blood pressure has been tested by studies, but the conclusions regarding its effectiveness are divided.
Those with a narrowed carotid artery have a choice between two procedures to clear the blockage: endarterectomy or angioplasty. Although it is less invasive, the risk of stroke is higher following angioplasty, making it the riskier choice for most people.
Hair loss is a surprisingly common problem for women, particularly after menopause. This condition is typically treated with a medication such as minoxidil, though other options are available, including hair transplant surgery.
There is a small but growing body of evidence that lifestyle therapy (low-fat diet, exercise, certain supplements, stress reduction), in conjunction with traditional therapy, can improve a man’s chances of surviving prostate cancer.