A Wall Street Journal news story written by Tara Parker-Pope and published in the Wall Street Journal brought to light what could be a very big health problem in the near future.
Newly revised U.S. government cholesterol standards could raise the number of people in the U.S. taking statin drugs, (including Zocor and Lipito …Read More
Constipation is the passage of small amounts of hard, dry bowel movements, usually fewer than three times a week. People who are constipated may find it difficult and painful to have a bowel movement. Other symptoms of constipation include feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish.
Many people think they are constipated …Read More
Some 7 million Americans suffer from coronary heart disease (CHD), the most common form of heart disease. This type of heart disease is caused by a narrowing of the coronary arteries that feed the heart.
CHD is the number one killer of both men and women in the U.S. Each year, more than 5 …Read More
Do you know someone who has unexplained, severe episodes of vomiting?
Is the person well between episodes? < …Read More
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a blood clot that forms in a vein deep in the body. Most deep vein clots occur in the lower leg or thigh. If the vein swells, the condition is called thrombophlebitis. A deep vein thrombosis can break loose and cause a seri …Read More
Research over the past two decades has shown that depression and heart disease are common companions and, what is worse, each can lead to the other. It appears now that depression is an important risk factor for heart disease along with high blood cholesterol and high blood pressure. A study conducted in Baltimore, MD found …Read More
Once I reached a certain age, I found that as Fall turned to Winter, the skin around my nails (thumbs especially), would start to dry out and actual cracks or fissures would form in a direct and painful line from both sides of the nail. The longer the “crac …Read More
Who gets constipated?
According to the 1996 National Health Interview Survey, about 3 million people in the United States have frequent constipation. Those reporting constipation most often are women and adults age 65 and over. Pregnant women may have constipation, and it is a common prob …Read More
Highest approved dose of cholesterol-lowering
medication could cause harm to muscles
In March, 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned patients and healthcare providers about the potential fo …Read More
We urge you to discuss the value of a glaucoma check with your health care professional.
Glaucoma is the second most common cause of legal blindness in the United States and the leading cause for African-Americans. Some 80,000 Americans have been left legally blind from glaucoma.
Over …Read More