There are numerous possible causes of blood in the urine, including kidney disease, injury, or certain cancers, but regardless of the cause, prompt testing is required.
Exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles and joints of the hands can help ease pain and prevent injury.
Researchers found that the rates of artery-clearing procedures varied significantly among different regions in the United States.
While it’s well known that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy, some newer research suggests that people who spend more time sitting are more likely to die.
The layer of endothelial cells that lines blood vessels helps protect them and keep them functioning properly, but smoking, poor diet, and other risk factors can damage the endothelium, opening the door to heart disease.
Dry, irritated eyes can be caused by a number of conditions, such as certain autoimmune diseases, and are a side effect of certain medications. They are more common in women and older people.
If replacing a heart valve becomes necessary, the decision is mainly a choice between a mechanical valve, which requires the recipient to take warfarin to prevent clotting, or a tissue valve, which will not last as long as a mechanical one.
I’ve been advised not to take my statin drug, simvastatin, with grapefruit juice. But is it safe to take the medication at night and then drink grapefruit juice in the morning?
Given the huge increase in the use of CT scans, concern about radiation exposure is warranted. Patients should try to keep track of their cumulative radiation exposure, and only have tests when necessary.
As the immune system weakens with age, the risk of shingles increases. Many doctors recommend that people over 60 get the shingles vaccine.