Almost 15 percent of the general population is affected by migraine headaches. Previous research has shown that patients experiencing migraines had a higher risk of developing small lesions…
One of the most common dietary supplements taken by many American adults is a daily multivitamin. Recently, a new study found that men over 50 who took a…
Throughout the year, but especially during the winter months, outbreaks of norovirus commonly referred to as the “stomach flu” can occur. Symptoms may include abdominal cramps, vomiting, and…
Patients treated for acute heart attack may undergo an angioplasty procedure and receive a coronary artery stent. Currently, some U.S. states are mandated to publicly report the outcome…
A sore throat, nasal congestion, runny nose and even a cough. It’s the common cold, or what physicians call an upper respiratory tract infection. Low Vitamin D levels…
Twenty years ago knee replacement surgery was a relatively new procedure in the United States. Now, it’s estimated that about 600,000 people have their knee replaced and about…
It’s projected that 31 million people in the United States can qualify for gastric bypass surgery. Just ten years ago, this surgery was new and little was known about…
Inhaled corticosteroids are the most widely used drugs for controlling asthma. Currently, U.S. guidelines recommend that adults with mild to moderate asthma should take this medication daily whether…
Time is crucial after an acute heart attack. Many patients undergo a primary percutaneous coronary intervention or PCI to open blocked coronary arteries. Cardiologists do this by implanting…
Preventing coronary heart disease should begin in early childhood. Monitoring serum lipids, which is a measure of all types of cholesterol found in our system is important. These…