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Screening tests for lung and breast cancer—chest computed tomography (CT) scans and mammograms—may offer clues about a person’s risk of heart disease.
Vitamin D supplements have been growing in popularity, but they’re not always needed or taken in the correct doses.
A cervical artery dissection is a tear in one of the arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain. Although rare, it is one of the most common causes of stroke in people under age 50.
Dietary supplements and herbal remedies are big business. Unlike conventional drugs, these products do not undergo extensive testing before they can be sold. Many do not produce the health benefits they promise, and some cases are harmful.