Cardiac rehabilitation programs have been shown to reduce deaths in the years following a heart attack or stent procedure, but not enough patients participate in the programs.
The guidelines for how long to wait before driving after having an ICD implanted have been revised, to reflect the growing number of people who receive the device preventively.
Ovarian cancer has a high survival rate if detected early, but early detection is difficult due to the absence of precancerous lesions, the lack of a reliable biomarker, and the uncertainty of results of transvaginal ultrasound screening.
I have two really ugly toenails. I assume I have a fungus. What can I do about it?
In Raynaud’s phenomenon, even a slight decrease in temperature can cause a pronounced loss of blood flow to the hands. It can often be treated by protecting against exposure to cold, avoiding medications that constrict blood vessels, and exercising.
Medical research frequently contradicts or refutes the results of a previous study. Individuals should interpret health information with regard to its significance, compare the risks to the benefits, and consider personal preferences and priorities.
Many people with diabetes suffer from one of the numerous potential complications of the disease, but following a proper diet, getting exercise, and paying attention to risk factors can help prevent further problems.
If a person who is having a heart attack is not breathing but occasionally gasps for air, CPR should still be administered. In the first few minutes after an attack, it is more important to focus on chest compressions.
A study of overweight women who committed to a six-month program of diet and exercise found that, in addition to weight loss, nearly half of them experienced a decrease in episodes of urinary incontinence.
Every time I pick up my newspaper, I seem to read about a “superbug” called MRSA. I don’t want to be an alarmist, but I want to know how to protect my family.