Category: health-letter

The mineral selenium may halp reduce a man’s risk of prostate cancer, but it may also slightly increase his risk for diabetes.

The health Web sites of various other countries offer an intriguing glimpse of how governments present health information to their citizens in other parts of the world.

Urinary incontinence can be treated with medication or, if necessary, surgery, but people with this problem should first try pelvic floor exercises, moderation of fluid intake, and bladder retraining.

Ultrasound carotid screening for stroke risk is being promoted as a simple detection tool, but the test does not always identify those at risk, and some doctors feel that treating the factors that contribute to risk is more beneficial to overall health.

Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a cancer of the immune system. There are several varieties, some more aggressive than others. Depending on the type, if detected early enough it is often treatable, and sometimes curable.

How do I know whether I’m approaching menopause if I’m taking birth control pills?

Doctors and nutritionists have long warned of the dangers of saturated and trans fats. But unsaturated fats are beneficial, particularly if eaten in place of carbohydrates.

Meat and dairy products contain naturally occurring trans fat, and studies are suggesting that the small amounts of this fat in animal products may actually be good for us.

Aerobic exercise has clear cardiovascular benefits, but with aging, strength training is equally important. Building and maintaining muscle helps with balance and mobility, and helps older people stay healthy.

I am 55 and have a bad right knee from playing lots of sports. I am interested in getting a partial knee replacement. I’ve heard that the recovery is shorter and the result is better than a total replacement. What do you think?