My eyesight is declining, but my eye doctor tells me I do not have any serious eye problems. Are there any vitamins or supplements I can take to protect my eyes?
Waiting several days before taking antibiotics for a respiratory infection reduced antibiotic use without significantly affecting recovery.
I am 68 years old, and recently my PSA level (which was normal before) increased to 5.2 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). My doctor repeated the test one month later, and it was normal again at 3.3 ng/ml. Should I still be concerned?
Prepare questions before your doctor visit and follow certain guidelines during the exam to maximize the brief time you have with your doctor.
Sex does not appear to trigger a heart attack or increase your risk for a second one after you have recovered. A new study found that more than 78% of those who had a heart attack said their last sexual activity occurred more than 24 hours beforehand.
Compounded hormones lack evidence of safety and effectiveness. “Natural” FDA-approved products are available for relieving menopausal symptoms.
Women failed to complete almost half of sessions in any of three different cardiovascular rehabilitation programs.
Mindfulness meditation, exercise, and social support have been shown to reduce stress and lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Uterine fibroids can cause heavy bleeding and pregnancy complications. Treatment depends on a woman’s health, childbearing plans, and personal preferences.
Several sessions of acupuncture and the Alexander Technique, which teaches proper posture and alignment, helped to reduce chronic neck pain by 32% and 31% respectively among long-time sufferers.