I’m 75 years old and healthy. My doctor is still recommending annual Pap tests for me. I have no history of any problems in this area and have had normal Pap tests for years. Is this necessary at my age?
A trial found that using the wrist as a point of entry for angioplasty procedures is as safe and as effective as using the femoral artery.
Warts are an unsightly nuisance that can take a year or more to go away on their own. Several effective, noninvasive treatments are available.
A program aimed at improving the foot health of older people through examinations, exercises, advice, and orthotic shoe inserts may help prevent falls.
Results of two studies on possible dietary influences on prostate cancer raise questions, but they must be placed in the larger context of how a man’s diet affects his overall health.
Alcohol’s benefits to cardiovascular health are well known, but even moderate consumption comes with an increased risk for a stroke.
I have pain from osteoarthritis in both knees. I’m curious about the cream made from a substance in hot peppers. How does it relieve pain?
An analysis of studies lends additional insight to the evidence that using Chantix to quit smoking increases the risk of a cardiovascular event.
New research gives men with early-stage prostate cancer a way to estimate their chances of keeping sexual function after treatment. The study involved about 1,000 men. They were given a questionnaire before and after treatment. The questionnaire was fairly accurate in predicting post-treatment sexual function. In men who had surgery, it was 77% accurate. In those who had radiation, it was 90% accurate. The odds of sexual function varied widely. For example, between 53% and 92% of men who had standard radiation maintained their sexual function. A man’s specific odds depended upon his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level and whether he also had hormone therapy. The findings may help men get an idea of what to expect after treatment. The study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The Associated Press wrote about it September 20.
Herbal supplements, certain vitamins, and other naturally occurring substances may provide relief for some mental health conditions.