health-letter
I read about a study at UCLA in which men with type 2 diabetes were in a program combining aerobic exercise, low-fat diets, and relatively high amounts of “good” carbohydrates. Half of them cured their diabetes. Is this possible?
I am curious about tremors in adults. I know that people with Parkinson’s disease get them, but I am not sure about other conditions.
I need a knee replacement and am trying to decide between a minimally invasive operation and a traditional one. What do you think?
Women get more migraine headaches than men, possibly because migraines have been linked to the fluctuation of estrogen levels related to the menstrual cycle.
Many people think their toothbrushing skills are better than they really are. Tooth brushing tips include brushing for at least two minutes, using a soft brush with bristles of varying heights, and replacing your brush at least every three months.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a procedure used to treat joint pain, but even though the technique has been approved by the FDA, little research has been done on its effectiveness in people.
Additional information about recently published articles on a possible alternative treatment for migraines, avoiding the need for hip replacement, and the effect of high blood pressure on executive function.
A patient-safety research organization has compiled a list of principles intended as guidelines for conservative prescribing of medications.
The chemical acrylamide, which forms as a byproduct of cooking many baked and fried foods, was thought to cause cancer, but subsequent research has not supported this view.
Silver is sometimes used as an antibacterial agent, but products containing silver are being sold as supplements meant to be taken internally. This can cause stomach problems, kidney damage, or argyria (blue spots on the skin).