Pulse pressure is the difference between the high and low blood pressure measurements. A high pulse pressue (larger than 40) may lead to the development of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm.
Women who take tamoxifen to prevent a recurrence or first occurrence of breast cancer should avoid certain antidepressants that interfere with tamoxifen’s action in the body.
Following the now-established benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, research now shows that chocolate and coffee also provide some measure of benefit to health, as do sleep, sex, and a strong social network.
The Heart Rhythm Society has published guidelines for the procedure to remove broken, damaged, or worn out pacemaker or ICD leads.
I’ve tried a lot of things for a fungal infection in one of my toenails, but it just won’t go away. What do you know about a new treatment that uses laser?
Researchers are just beginning to investigate what role, if any, stem cells may play in the development of prostate cancer or benign prostatic hyperplasia.
I developed cellulitis in my arm and didn’t realize it was such a serious infection. It took three months to heal without treatment. Can you tell me more about cellulitis?
After a heart attack, getting prescriptions filled and taking the medications consistently is crucial. Those who do not do so are at a much higher risk of dying within the year following an attack.
Adding a soy protein or isoflavone supplement did not prevent bone loss or encourage bone growth in postmenopausal women.
Body mass index is the most well-known way of measuring fat stored in the body, but waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio measure different types of fat that may increase the risk of certain health problems.