Health

Stents open blocked arteries and keep them open

There are vaccines for many bacterial and viral diseases. Vaccines “teach” the body what to look out for so that an infection can be responded to more quickly.

Control of blood pressure, exercise and diet are among the strategies for people with blockages

Any person with diabetes who notes increased urination should be evaluated for high blood sugar.

Loss of libido is common in both men and women, especially as we age.

A head-to-head trial of Tymlos and Forteo showed that Tymlos was slightly better at reducing fractures.

Is it worth having an ablation of the pulmonary veins to try and stop the AFib? Or is it better to just live with an irregular heartbeat?

Mono is classically caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), but very similar symptoms can be caused by other agents, viruses and even a parasite as well. The virus is transmitted through saliva.

Says Dr. Roach: "I have a hard time recommending paying $100 for a compound that was designed and tested as a placebo, even if 37% of men will find some benefit from it."

A condition called subdural hematoma, involving bleeding below the dura mater may result from a blow to the head.