health-letter
Temporary loss of smell, which affects the ability to taste, can be caused by a cold, allergies, head injury, or viral respiratory infection. A short course of an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid medication can sometimes resolve the problem.
Security devices used for inventory control in stores may interfere with the operation of pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
I had cardiac bypass surgery three years ago. I didn’t have a heart attack none of my heart muscle was killed. But two months ago, a stress test showed that the mitral valve in my heart is leaking. What could have caused it, and what can I do about it?
Further information about recently published articles on bowel prep before colon surgery, Kegel exercises to strengthen pelvic muscles, and the results of a study on platelet-rich plasma therapy.
An accumulation of research shows that following a Mediterranean diet, by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, small amounts of meat and dairy, and moderate amounts of wine, lowers the risk of heart disease and cancer.
To address the serious problem of high blood pressure among African-American men, researchers gave out information and held screenings at community barbershops.
Lipoproteins come in different sizes. Larger HDL particles remove cholesterol from the body more effectively. A researcher contends that the larger particles are an indicator of longevity, and that this trait can be passed to offspring.
According to researchers, concerns about cranberry juice interfering with the anticoagulant medication warfarin are unfounded.
The Heart Letter evaluates three devices that provide information and feedback about physical activity: a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, and an activity monitor.
While calcium is essential for bone strength, some experts believe that Americans are getting too much calcium, which can actually lead to an increased risk of a hip fracture.