Starting treatment quickly provides the best chance of surviving a heart attack. If you think you are having a heart attack, you should call 911 rather than have someone take you to the hospital, because paramedics can start treatment on the way there.
My husband is taking arginine and citrulline supplements because he read that they will protect his heart and arteries. Should I try these supplements, too, or is this a waste of money?
Tests such as CT scans have become crucial tools in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases and conditions, but the radiation exposure from these tests may lead to an increased risk of developing cancer.
Although constipation can be caused by a number of illnesses or conditions, lack of fiber and lack of exercise are more likely causes. Constipation can often be relieved by getting enough fiber, exercising, and drinking adequate fluids.
Women who experience preeclampsia during a pregnancy may be at higher risk of a heart attack, stroke, or other heart disease later in life.
Researchers have developed a test for ovarian cancer that works by testing for the presence of a group of proteins believed to be affected by tumor development in the body.
A study found that people who followed four easily accomplished healthy behavior habits lived an average of 14 years longer than those who did not practice any of them.
Shellfish may not offer the same protection against heart disease as finned fish, but it is still a healthier alternative to red meat.
Folic acid is essential to the production of new cells, and helps protect against certain kinds of birth defects, but studies have suggested that an excess of folic acid may contribute to the growth of cancer cells.
Some medications taken by people with heart disease to counteract water buildup in the body can remove too much potassium from the body, while others can leave too much behind.