A study found that when patients and therapists have a strong, positive emotional connection, their bodies’ physiological reactions were also closely matched.
On the basis of a blood test, my doctor wants me to take high doses of vitamin D for three months. I hear there are wide variations among laboratories performing these tests. Should I trust my first results, or take the test again? What are the risks?
Angioplasty can open narrowed arteries, but it won’t stop their underlying cause, artherosclerosis. Weighing the benefits of angioplasty and its alternatives.
A study of people with chronic low back pain found that those who participated in a particular form of yoga therapy had less pain after six months.
Medical organizations have long recommended taking antibiotics before certain procedures that could cause bacteria to infect the heart, but new guidelines state that only people with certain heart conditions or diseases need take the drugs.
In a reversal of its previous advice, the American College of Cardiology says that most people with heart disease do not need to take antibiotics before having dental work done, but people in certain categories still need the medication.
I had stents placed. My doctor told me to take Plavix and aspirin indefinitely. Now I need a hernia repair. My surgeon said to stop taking the drugs before the operation. My cardiologist says that would increase my chance of a clot in one of the stents.
What UVA-blocking ingredients should I look for in a sunscreen? And does a higher SPF rating mean greater UVA protection?
I just reviewed your article on PSA testing. After talking with my wife, I’ve decided to skip the PSA test when I go for my annual physical next month. But your article doesn’t say much about rectal exams. Should I skip that also?
A small study found that cognitive behavioral therapy was a more effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder than light therapy.