While routine breast cancer screening for older women is debated, mammography is generally considered worthwhile if a woman has a life expectancy of five to seven years.
Low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
The grams of protein in a serving of meat aren’t the same as the weight of a portion because protein makes up only part of a food’s weight.
Quick, thrusting movements done to ease neck pain-known as cervical manipulative therapy-have been linked to tears in the arteries of the neck.
The buildup of plaque deposits in the carotid arteries of the neck can block blood flow to the brain and cause a stroke. The arteries can be unclogged either with carotid endarterectomy surgery or placement of a stent.
People who have diabetes risk factors should get their blood sugar checked. If it’s normal, they should get it checked again in three years. If it’s not normal, they should get it checked yearly.
Even though some cold remedies are available over the counter, they are still medications that can interact with other drugs and interfere with existing health problems.
Eating more tree nuts may help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar.
With obesity at epidemic proportions, it is essential that we take a closer look at not just at what we eat, but how we eat.