Two reports conclude that the health benefits of eating seafood outweigh any risks. However, some people should avoid certain kinds of fish, and it’s wise to stay informed regarding toxins in seafood.
A study comparing different forms of exercise for people with moderate heart failure found that ballroom dancing was as effective as a traditional exercise regimen, and also improved patients’ quality of life.
Among the many types of blood pressure medications available, some have a tendency to increase blood sugar levels, but this does not necessarily lead to a higher risk of diabetes.
I understand that NSAID patches are used in Europe to treat some kinds of arthritis. Are they available in the United States?
Pacemakers and other implanted cardiac devices can be removed after a person’s death and recycled for patients who cannot afford them. If you wish to do this, you should have a medical directive stating so.
Is fat-free half-and-half good for you?
Two studies show that chemotherapy and cancer drugs may have lingering effects on the brain after treatment concludes. Memory and attention are affected, but not permanently.
A urologist diagnosed prostate cancer, and I decided to have my prostate removed. I’ve done fine, except that I have to urinate two or three times every night, just as before. I thought prostate operations were supposed to help this. What went wrong?
Determining the correct dosage of warfarin for a heart patient can take several weeks. A company is selling a test that it claims will shorten the process, but there is no evidence yet to support the claim.
What kind of radiation causes thyroid cancer? What about microwave ovens and dental x-rays?