Catheter ablation has emerged as a potential treatment for atrial fibrillation, but about half of those who have the procedure need a follow-up, it is not known if the treatment is permanent, and there can be serious side effects.
Chest pain is an indicator of a possible heart attack, but it may also be a symptom of another condition or problem. The type and location of the pain can help doctors determine what is causing it.
Secondhand smoke is a serious public health problem, and is almost as harmful for nonsmokers as smoking is for smokers.
In a study, people who used a motorized scooter to enhance their mobility experienced an increase in their levels of blood sugar.
People who ate walnuts daily as an addition to their regular diets had more flexible arteries at the end of the trial period.
When I attempt to go into the outdoor pool at my beach club, I gasp for breath, get dizzy and light-headed. I read that some people who are very sensitive to cold water may sustain a heart attack from submersion in cold water. Is this a possibility?
I recently had stents placed in two coronary arteries. The doctors, of course, told me to quit smoking. I have tried to quit but just can’t. Hearing over and over that I need to quit leaves me feeling depressed. Is there news that might give me some hope?
I’m in my mid-80s and am infected with H. pylori, the “ulcer bacteria.” I don’t have any symptoms and have heard that half of everyone over age 60 tests positive for H. pylori and that many people never develop ulcers. Do I need to be treated?
I belch a lot and get a feeling of fullness in the upper abdomen. Is this a common condition? What are the causes and cures? I would prefer natural remedies.
My 78-year-old husband has wet macular degeneration. He is being treated with a drug called Avastin. Is that a good choice?