Balance training helps the body recover after an injury by relearning proprioception, its sense of itself in space. It can also help older people maintain mobility and prevent falls.
A study by the National Institutes of Health found that black cohosh, an herb marketed to treat hot flashes, performed no better than a placebo.
For years, I was plagued by cold sores and took antiviral drugs to treat the outbreaks. But at a friend’s suggestion, I started taking lysine every day, and it seems to prevent them altogether. What do you know about this supplement?
For people with cataracts, surgery is common and safe, and is typically covered by insurance. Depending on need and other eye issues, various types of lenses are available.
I heard that taking a proton-pump inhibitor could cause hip fractures. I’ve been taking 20 mg of Prilosec every day for a year. Should I be concerned?
Women are at greater risk of developing lung cancer than men, even if they have never smoked. Screening via a spiral CT scan can detect tumors while they are still treatable.
A landmark study found that women are susceptible to a different type of heart disease called microvascular dysfunction. It affects both larger and smaller blood vessels, but is not detected by the standard cardiac tests.
What kind of radiation causes thyroid cancer? What about microwave ovens and dental x-rays?
Two studies show that chemotherapy and cancer drugs may have lingering effects on the brain after treatment concludes. Memory and attention are affected, but not permanently.
I understand that NSAID patches are used in Europe to treat some kinds of arthritis. Are they available in the United States?