I’m 53 and on the fence about taking a medication for cholesterol. My father had three bypass surgeries during his lifetime. My cholesterol is high (256), but my good cholesterol is also high (62). My LDL cholesterol is 161. Should I take a medication?
Researchers found that women who had a hysterectomy did not suffer a decline in sexual satisfaction after the surgery, but rather an improvement.
At my last visit to my eye doctor, he told me that I had a cholesterol ring. What can you tell me about this condition?
Some people believe that exercise is harmful to their joints or even causes arthritis, but research shows that this is not true, and in fact exercise can strengthen and protect joints.
Low levels of testosterone have been linked to many health problems in men.
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Although guidelines recommend an as-needed, prevention-based approach to check-ups, both doctors and patients prefer an annual physical exam because it fosters and strengthens their relationship, leading to better overall care.
The editor in chief of Harvard Women’s Health Watch discusses the recommended changes in breast cancer screening guidelines and suggests that women should discuss their risk level with their doctors and weigh the benefits against the potential harms.
Research suggests that the osteoporosis medication Fosamax, if taken for a long period of time, could cause a change in bones that makes them more susceptible to fracture. But the studies in question are inconclusive, so more research is necessary.
Why don’t you ever tell your readers that everyone who takes a statin to lower cholesterol should be taking coenzyme Q10, too?