Category: health-letter

Ways to prevent kidney stones mainly revolve around dietary choices, along with drinking plenty of water.

I am overweight and need abdominal surgery. Does being overweight make the surgery more difficult and add to the complication rate?

Stress hormones trigger increased appetite in general, and cravings for fatty, sugary foods in particular.

The Health Letter talks to a nutrition researcher specializing in the effects of high-glycemic-load foods.

Vacaion planning should include these health planning and preparedness measures.

I often feel like I have a lump of mucus in my throat. In the morning I spit some of it up, but the sensation doesn’t go away. What can I do about it?

With age, the heart and blood vessels weaken, leading to lower blood pressure when standing up. Insufficient blood to the brain can cause dizziness and blurred vision, and an increased risk of falls.

Moderate alcohol consumption offers some clear health benefits, but it is important not to slip from moderation into riskier drinking.

A drug now used in breast cancer treatment may have the potential to prevent the disease in some women.

I am taking furosemide (Lasix) once a day. I was told to also take potassium pills, but I don’t like pills. Can I replace the potassium pill with foods high in potassium?