Health

I will admit to feeling better when drinking alkaline water with electrolytes. I have been told and read online that adding a pinch of salt, sugar and baking soda to a glass of water will give me the same boost. Is this true?

Some people need oxygen and also need treatment, such as a CPAP, for obstructive sleep apnea.

The drug has benefits and risks: It can reduce the risk of osteoporotic fractures, but blood clots are more likely.

My husband was told that he had a "low blood pressure stroke" and that not enough oxygen was getting to his spine. Is that a real thing?

At age 90, regular epidurals to relieve pain might be a safer option than surgery

Often, using several different agents is more effective and come with fewer side-effects than taking just one agent at a higher dose.

What are the symptoms for cold agglutinin disease, and how is it diagnosed?

My doctor says I have low testosterone levels and high prolactin levels. He suggested medication but I’m hesitant to take it. Are there long-term concerns for high prolactin levels in men?

Osteoporosis screening in men is controversial, but a diagnosis should prompt consideration of the underlying reason behind it.

My wife has poor leg strength and has trouble going up stairs. What could be causing the problem? Is it as simple as needing to strengthen her legs through exercise? Could it be a circulation issue?