My doctor put me on a calcium-channel blocker, but after I had angioplasty and got a stent, my doctor switched me to sotalol. Now I feel tired all the time and have gained weight, even though I feel like I’m eating less. Can this be from the sotalol?
Americans have become accustomed to the practice of presidential candidates releasing their health records to prove their fitness for holding office.
Guest editor Dr. James Ioli evaluates the effectiveness of some of the foot care products available in drugstores.
A diet heavy in high-fructose corn syrup may cause people to overeat, but the real problem is more likely the high amount of sugar that people consume in their everyday diets overall, rather than one specific kind of sugar.
The risks and benefits of hormone use in postmenopausal women vary depending on when a woman starts taking the drugs. The risk of heart disease seems to be lower in women who begin taking hormones close to the onset of menopause.
Results of the JUPITER trial showed that people with low LDL cholesterol but with a high C-reactive protein level who took the statin rosuvastatin had a dramatic decrease in risk of serious cardiovascular events.
Core conditioning refers to exercises that strengthen the muscles in the lower back, stomach, and pelvic area. Strengthening the core promotes good posture and overall fitness.
Dermal fillers, which are substances injected into the skin, are increasing in popularity as an alternative to face lifts for women who wish to look younger. They are less expensive than cosmetic surgery, and the procedures are also simpler and faster.
Heart disease and depression are often closely linked. Depressed people are more likely to develop heart disease, and those living with heart disease are more likely to become depressed. The main avenues of treatment are medication, therapy, and exercise.
While pneumonia is still a serious illness, flu shots and the pneumococcal vaccine may help protect against it, particularly for older people or those at high risk of infection.