I’ve been advised not to take my statin drug, simvastatin, with grapefruit juice. But is it safe to take the medication at night and then drink grapefruit juice in the morning?
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While it’s well known that a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy, some newer research suggests that people who spend more time sitting are more likely to die.
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Exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles and joints of the hands can help ease pain and prevent injury.
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Studies of breast cancer survivors have provided information that may lead to changes in the practice of lymph node removal and the use of radiation.
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Several companies are offering genetic testing kits for sale to the public, but they are expensive and may not offer any useful information beyond what people can already learn from their own doctors.
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I suffer from blepharitis and have tried many medications, but the condition always returns. How can I cure it?
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Researchers found that people who used indoor tanning equipment had a much higher likelihood of developing melanoma.
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Women who take an antidepressant to reduce the frequency and severity of hot flashes have another option in citalopram, and it does not block the effectiveness of tamoxifen like some other antidepressants do.
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Specifying a health care proxy or preparing a living will, or both, can help ensure that your wishes regarding medical treatment are followed in the event you are unable to express them yourself.
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People who need multifocal eyeglasses are at higher risk of falling. Some of this risk may be lowered by being more selective about when to use multifocal lenses.
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