health-letter
It is often easier to treat a condition with medication rather than making lifestyle changes, and some people cannot or do not want to take drugs. But there are ways to manage certain conditions without drugs.
While some believe smokeless tobacco is a safer alternative to cigarettes, research found that smokeless users had higher levels than smokers of a cancer-causing substance found in tobacco.
No-flush niacin may eliminate the flushing that is a typical side effect of the drug, but at the expense of its ability to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, thereby making it ineffective.
Researchers have compiled data regarding patterns and variations of medical care throughout the US. They found that differences in standards of care tend to be due to doctors’ personal preferences more than any other reason.
Some studies have suggested that a little extra weight may be beneficial to older people, but increasing weight and fat around the waist in older age still mean a greater risk of a number of diseases.
I read in the newspapers about a study that said older women taking calcium supplements are at increased risk for experiencing a heart attack, stroke, or sudden death. Should I be concerned?
I stopped smoking several weeks ago, and now I find that I’m coughing a lot. Is that normal?
The abrupt movement of the neck during a whiplash injury can cause strains or sprains that do not show on standard imaging tests.
Research appears to support the idea that a regular dose of vitamin D helps improve strength and balance in older people, which helps reduce the incidence of falls.
I heard about a study that found people who sleep six and a half to seven hours a night will live longer than those sleeping eight to nine. What is the right amount of sleep?