A number of basic tests and screenings done at regular intervals will provide information that can help your health care providers keep you healthier.
Many women experience abnormal uterine bleeding in the years leading to menopause, as hormone levels fluctuate. After menopause, any uterine bleeding is considered abnormal and should be investigated.
Microscopic particles that contain medication could one day be used to repair damaged arteries.
A new medication derived from bacteria offers an alternative treatment for the inward bending of the fingers known as Dupuytren’s contracture.
A process called delipidation, in which cholesterol and fats are removed from HDL particles that are then returned to a person’s bloodstream, stimulates the HDL to attack cholesterol in blood vessels more effectively.
I have osteoporosis and a recent spine fracture. I hear there’s a minor surgical procedure that can fix the fracture. Can you tell me anything about it?
With reports of bedbug infestations on the rise, it’s important to know about the creatures and steps you can take to keep them away.
Rigorous blood sugar control has been shown to benefit those with type 1 diabetes, and may do so for people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes, whose blood vessels are still relatively healthy.
A new type of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator that works without wires may be an option for younger people living with heart rhythm problems.
People who are unable to control their high blood pressure through diet, exercise, and medication may benefit from a pacemaker-like device that stimulates the body’s sensors for regulating blood pressure.