Teens who smoke are more likely to quit if they can be convinced to participate in a cessation program that emphasizes the health risks of smoking, provides motivational encouragement and coping skills, and encourages a healthy overall lifestyle.
There was an error in the October 2009 article about premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
I have flat feet and pain in my left foot from putting too much pressure on it. I bought some inserts for my shoes. They help, but are there more effective ways to stop the pain and inflammation?
The eating disorder bulimia nervosa is characterized by a period of binge eating followed by a compensating action. Recommended treatment combines psychotherapy with nutritional counseling.
I am getting recurring “boils” under my arms that I never had before. I’ve gotten about 14 over the last 6 months. I am just getting over having four large ones at one time under one arm. What causes this and how can it be treated?
At times after walking for about a half-hour in the morning I feel faint. However, when I steady myself I feel OK again. The same thing happens when I kneel down for a short time. What could be the cause, and how can I prevent it?
Stress from work and the poor economy are wrecking diet and exercise routines across the country, the Associated Press reported April 24. People who give up healthy habits say stress is the main reason. They may skip exercise or reach for sugar and “comfort” foods. But experts said that sticking to healthy routines could make people feel more in control.
If I have gene testing, can I find out if I might be a carrier of Alzheimer’s? One grandparent on each side of my family was diagnosed with it and both eventually died from Alzheimer’s.
Is it possible to leek urine during sexual intercourse?
A study has failed to show whether super-low blood pressure and cholesterol levels are good for health. The study included 499 American Indians. All had diabetes and therefore a high risk of heart disease. All were given medicine to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Half aimed to reach levels recommended by current guidelines. The others were given more medicine to reach even lower levels. After three years, people who got more treatment had thinner artery walls in the neck than the other group. But rates of heart attacks and other events were similar in both groups. The study was published April 9 in the Journal of the American Medical Association.