health-letter
Long criticized for their high cholesterol content, eggs have once again earned consideration as a healthy food, due primarily to their protein. But people with diabetes should still limit their egg consumption.
I’m 72 and my systolic blood pressure has been steady between 115 and 125. The diastolic number is low (55-65) and seems to be falling. Is the difference between these two numbers important, and is the falling diastolic number something to worry about?
I take Celebrex for arthritis. I learned that it and the other NSAID medicines increase the risk of bleeding. If that’s true, is my risk for hemorrhagic stroke higher?
Doctors are diagnosing more cases of celiac disease, leading to an increased interest in gluten-free foods, although not everyone who has difficulty digesting gluten has celiac disease.
I was treated for two weeks with antibiotics and a proton pump inhibitor when I had an H. pylori infection. I’ve continued with the proton pump inhibitor to cut down on stomach acid. Could that be harmful?
Hip replacements are common procedures, and their popularity is expected to increase as baby boomers age. Some younger patients opt for hip resurfacing, but it may make them more vulnerable to needing a full replacement later.
The American Academy of Family Physicians has published a summary of some of the potential risks of interaction between certain herbal supplements and mainstream medications.
Research has found links between incidences of concussions among professional football players and depression. Players who experienced more than one concussion had a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with depression.
It’s easy to find reasons not to exercise, but it’s also relatively easy to meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity. Here are 27 suggestions for ways to be more physically active.
As tattoos become more common, the desire to have them removed has also increased. Lasers are generally safe and can be effective, but often cannot remove the entire tattoo.