Many nights I wake up once, twice, or several times with leg cramps. The only medications I take are a statin, niacin, Plavix, and baby aspirin. Are any of them causing these aggravating cramps?
Tilapia has been criticized because it is lower in omega-3 fats and higher in omega-6 fats than other kinds of fish, but it is still a good source of protein and has other nutritional value.
Eating soy nuts may lower blood pressure slightly. Allegedly natural male enhancement products were found to contain substances almost identical to ED medications, which could be dangerous to men taking a nitrate medication for chest pain.
The American Heart Association has revised its guidelines for administering CPR to a victim of cardiac arrest, and now recommends using only firm, quick chest compressions.
Doctors used to worry that the potential harm of blood pressure medication outweighed any benefit to elderly patients, but a study found that the medication did reduce the incidence of heart disease, stroke, and premature death in older patients.
A study from Spain found that daily consumption of unsweetened cocoa powder led to a reduction in inflammatory molecules linked to heart disease.
Researchers have identified four symptoms that are more likely to occur in women who develop ovarian cancer. Women who experience one or more of these symptoms for more than a few weeks should get a pelvic exam.
A study of women in several stages of menopause found that a slight cognitive lag occurs in late perimenopause, but it is temporary.
People who receive a clot-destroying drug after a heart attack may also benefit from a subsequent angioplasty.
The risk of food-borne illness can be minimized by using common sense and by taking precautions when handling and preparing food.