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.
When someone has pneumonia, is it common for the heart rate to fluctuate wildly?
Preconditioning the heart by using a blood pressure cuff to halt and release blood flow could protect heart muscle during surgery or a heart attack.
A bedlike device that shakes the body head-to-toe stimulates blood vessels and improves blood flow, which may benefit people with heart failure who have difficulty exercising.
For women with pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic floor strengthening exercises may prevent the condition from worsening, and may even reverse the condition in some women.