A blockage in one of the carotid arteries can be cleared either by endarterectomy or carotid angioplasty. The latter is less invasive, but some research is showing that this method may have a higher risk of complications.
The FDA’s proposed revisions to sunscreen labeling would provide more information to consumers and emphasize safety.
Researchers comparing diets found that the type of diet a person follows (low-fat, low-carb, etc.) is not so important, as long as it provides the necessary nutrition and matches a person’s metabolism.
Results of studies show that exercise or other physical activity has a beneficial effect on conditions ranging from mild cognitive impairment to Parkinson’s disease.
Men with hernias have several choices to make: whether or not to have surgery to repair the condition, which type of surgery to have, and which type of anesthesia to undergo.
Results of the EPIC study show that consumption of fruits and vegetables has a much smaller effect on cancer risk than was previously believed, but including them in one’s diet is still important for cardiovascular health.
Researchers are examining the possibility that at some point, depression may be objectively measureable through a retinal test.
Soy’s earlier promise as a health food has been dimmed somewhat by the results of more recent research.
Researchers are investigating whether chewing gum improves the brain’s memory-forming ability, though as yet there is no evidence to support this theory.
An expert panel has issued revised guidelines for the treatment of schizophrenia, including new information about helping patients improve their physical health.