health-letter
A study of patients with Parkinson’s disease found that participating in regular tai chi sessions improved their balance and control of their movements.
I know someone who swears by Vaseline as a face cream. What do you think?
Researchers found that the drugs responsible for the most emergency hospitalizations among older people were warfarin and insulins.
We have screening tests for other cancers. How about pancreatic cancer?
I have a mild case of celiac disease. Do the villi ever recover after wheat gluten is given up? I am really tired of gluten-free food!
I read your article about hammertoes. Are flip-flops really that bad for your feet?
I’ve heard that you can treat diabetes by taking an extract from cinnamon. I suspect this is snake oil, but is there anything to it?
I’m in good health and have a good lipid profile but occasionally have a yearning for brisket or corned beef. I recently read that even one meal heavy in fat could cause atherosclerosis. What do you think?
I am 85 and have taken an 81-mg aspirin each day for decades for heart attack prevention. Recently, I noticed these words on the label: “Stop using if you get ringing in your ears or loss of hearing.” Should I be worried?
I’ve been taking omega-3 fats and have two big bruises. Even small doses of aspirin cause me to bruise. My doctor is not concerned, but should I be?