Category: Men’s Health

I?ve read news reports that the heartburn drug I take may cause heart attacks. Should I worry about this?

Dietary supplements containing the herbal ingredient yohimbe often contain prescription-strength active ingredients that are potentially dangerous, according to a study in Drug Testing and Analysis.

The influential U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has endorsed low-dose daily aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease in men and women 50 to 59 years old.

Two new injected drugs can dramatically reduce “bad” cholesterol. They can be lifesaving for people with extremely high LDL. Their long-term safety and effectiveness are still being studied. They are expensive, which will likely limit their use.

Taking a prescription antiviral medication within a day after flu symptoms emerge reduces the length of illness, but it doesn’t protect others in the household from getting sick.

Most Americans do not eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. One solution is to find creative and new ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your usual foods and meals.

Sinusitis is inflammation of the lining of the sinus passages, producing a stuffy head and pain. Antibiotics are usually not effective. Instead, it’s best to use saline rises, decongestants, and pain relievers to ease symptoms until the body heals itself.

Some of my friends take saw palmetto supplements to reduce urinary problems caused by an overgrown prostate, which I was recently diagnosed with. My friends swear by it, but is there any good evidence this stuff helps? Is saw palmetto safe?

Regular and varied exercise can help to relieve and prevent everyday aches and pain in the muscles and joints. For longstanding, chronic musculoskeletal pain, it can help to see a physical therapist. A regular stretching routine can also ease discomfort.

A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial found that seniors got no mental boost from taking daily omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant vitamins for five years.