The bacterium Heliobacter pylori is the only one that can survive inside the human stomach. It causes gastritis and ulcers, but is generally treatable with a combination of antibiotics.
Moderate exercise, once thought to be inferior to more strenuous aerobic exercise, is now understood to confer similar health benefits, primarily reduced risk of heart disease and other illnesses, along with added life expectancy.
Your newsletter convinced me that obesity increases the risk of prostate cancer. It depresses me a bit, since I’m overweight, so my question is both personal and practical: If I lose weight, will I undo the harm?
Suggestions for healthier living include reducing stress, eating healthy foods and getting regular exercise, protecting against infectious diseases, maintaining a safe living environment, and getting regular medical care.
My 14-year-old granddaughter has just completed her third injection of the Gardasil vaccine. I know it is designed to protect her from cervical cancer caused by a virus. But men can get the virus, too. Should my grandson also get the vaccine?
Two studies of men with benign prostatic hyperplasia who took NSAIDs found conflicting results: one group were more likely to suffer from acute urinary retention, while another showed a reduced risk of BPH symptoms.
In a randomized clinical trial, volunteers are given either a medication or a placebo without knowing which one they are receiving. Sometimes, those who receive the placebo report that it makes them feel better, which is called the placebo effect.
Restless legs syndrome prevents people from getting the sleep they need. The cause is unknown but may be linked to low levels of dopamine. Certain medications may ease the symptoms, allowing for improved sleep.
A study sparked concern about a possible link between multivitamins and an increased risk of prostate cancer, but the evidence is unclear and further study is needed.
Many people who visit their doctor’s office now see a physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner. Two studies show that patients in such a setting are receiving high-quality, professional care.