Influenza alert: When you need an antiviral boost
Can asthma go away?
Years without wheezing or inhalers can raise questions. Learn how breathing tests help clarify if asthma is truly gone or still there.
Slow Heart Rate
I am a 66-year-old woman. My heart rate is in the fifties at times. Is this normal?
Enlarged Heart
My doctor told me I have an enlarged heart. I have high blood pressure, but otherwise feel fine. What can you tell me about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for an enlarged heart?
Are protein bars really just candy bars in disguise?
Only the overworked die young
BPH drugs linked to small risk of falls
Certain drugs that many men take for urinary difficulties caused by an overgrown prostate are associated with a dangerous but very small risk of falling.
What do the new mammography guidelines mean for you?
Women should decide when to have mammograms based on their personal risks and preferences and a discussion with their doctor.
Numb hand: Should you worry?
Repetitive motions can squeeze nerves in the hand and cause temporary and short-lived numbness. It usually does not indicate a medical condition, but talk to a doctor if the numbness persists or interferes with daily activities.