In the past, dentists and doctors were quick to treat temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems with dental work and surgery. Now it is understood that TMJ pain may have many different causes, and surgery is not always the best course of action.
An immunization committee recommends that adults 60 and over should get the shingles vaccine. It should prevent about half those who receive it from getting shingles, and about two-thirds of those who have already had shingles from getting it again.
Does cooking with a microwave take nutrients out of food?
Women are at higher risk than men of tearing the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. Part of this disparity may be due to anatomical differences, and hormones may play a role as well.
The immunization schedule for adults has changed, and many people may not be up to date on their vaccinations. Talk with your doctor about what shots you may need.
For tests such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, the range that is defined as normal may change over time, as more information becomes known about the health of people whose results were considered to be in the normal range.
I tend to faint when I get sick. Do I need to go to the emergency department (or call 911) when I faint? My doctor said I should, but that seems so unnecessary.
I've had type 2 diabetes for 12 years; I'm now 81. I take metformin plus Januvia. My doctor has never suggested that I monitor myself with a meter. My hemoglobin A1c has been creeping up and is now 7. Should I be getting more aggressive in my treatment?