Heart Beat: A vanishing breed
Researchers claim that only 8% of Americans are healthy enough to remain free of cardiovascular disease without the assistance of a medication.
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Understanding ductal carcinoma in situ
Ductal carcinoma in situ is a very early and highly curable form of breast cancer in which abnormal cells are still in the process of evolving into cancer cells. Increased use of mammography means that the disease is being diagnosed and treated earlier.
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Tendon trouble in the hands: de Quervain’s tenosynovitis and trigger finger
Painful conditions like de Quervain’s tenosynovitis, inflammation of the tendons that move the thumb, and stenosing tenosynovitis, or trigger finger, when a digit becomes locked, can develop due to overuse or repetitive movement.
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Ask the doctor: How is a blocked stent fixed?
What happens when a stent gets clogged up? Someone told me that a new one gets put over the plugged-up one, but that doesn’t sound right.
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Ask the doctor: Is my blood pressure medicine changing my ability to taste?
My sense of taste isn’t as good as it was a few months ago. I started taking Capoten on top of the diuretic I have been taking for some time to control my blood pressure. Could the new drug be affecting my sense of taste? If it is, what can I do about it?
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Bringing clarity to CRP testing
The hsCRP test measures the blood level of C-reactive protein, an indicator of inflammation. Whether or not the test is worthwhile depends on a person’s level of cardiovascular risk and whether there is a family history of heart disease.
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Deep-vein thrombosis: Blood clots in your veins
Deep-vein thrombosis typically occurs in the veins of the legs, and is more common in men than in women. It is often caused by long periods of immobility, such as during a hospital stay or lengthy airplane flight.
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Mars vs. Venus: The gender gap in health
Americans are living longer than their ancestors, but women still outlive men by an average of five years, due to many biological, behavioral, and social factors. Making healthier lifestyle choices can help men live longer.
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Spotlight on heart tests: C-reactive protein testing comes of age
A high-sensitivity version of the C-reactive protein test can help detect inflammation caused by atherosclerosis in people at moderate risk of heart disease.
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Small change adds up
Trying to make major lifestyle changes to improve health is difficult. These ten small changes are easier to implement and can help you take better care of your heart.
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