Psoriasis: More than skin deep
Psoriasis is a condition that manifests on the skin but is rooted in the immune system, and can lead to arthritis, heart disease, and other health problems.
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On call: Osteoporosis and prostate cancer
My 64-year-old wife was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Her doctor said medication would help, and he reassured her that having osteoporosis indicates reduced risk for breast cancer. I want to know if osteoporosis in men affects the risk of prostate cancer.
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Heart Beat: Tape of meeting eases jitters before bypass
Researchers found that when people having conversations with their doctors about impending bypass surgery were given a recording of the consultation, they had a better understanding of the procedure.
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In the journals: Unequal leg length may be a risk for osteoarthritis of the knee
Researchers found an association between unequal leg length and a higher likelihood of developing osteoarthritis of the knee.
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Marriage and men’s health
Statistics on marriage and health show that married men are healthier than unmarried or divorced men, and are also more likely to live longer. However, marital stress has a negative effect on physical and mental health.
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Progress in treating multiple myeloma
The cause of the blood disease multiple myeloma is unknown, but advances in treatment, including new medications and stem-cell transplants, are giving patients longer periods of remission.
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Too early to get up, too late to get back to sleep
Sleep-maintenance insomnia, the inability to remain asleep during the night, may be caused by health problems, depression, or stress. Maintaining good sleep habits and practicing relaxation techniques may lead to a better night’s sleep.
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When and how to treat a leaky mitral valve
If the mitral valve in the heart becomes damaged it can leak, causing blood to flow backward and overwork the heart. A leaky valve can be surgically replaced, but in some situations repairing the valve is more effective than surgery.
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Health clubs: Are they right for you?
Before making the commitment to join a health club, take time to consider your goals and needs to make sure you find the facility that’s right for you.
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Potential salt assault
The average person consumes more salt each day than the body requires, most of it from “hidden” salt in prepared and packaged foods. The FDA may ask food companies to voluntarily reduce the salt content of their products over the coming decade.
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