If Cysts Look Benign on Mammogram Can You Stop Worrying?
Under certain circumstances, a cyst on a mammogram can have a benign appearance, but under other circumstances, it can look very concerning to a doctor. […]
Is Slow Growing Breast Cancer Worse Due to Longer Existence?
Some women believe that because the breast cancer tumor has “been in there” longer—despite slow growth—that this means it’s more dangerous than one that’s been present for only a short time but growing faster. [...]
What Is a Subtle Benign Appearing Density on a Mammogram?
You may have come upon the descriptor of “subtle benign appearing density” in reference to mammogram imaging. […]
How Soon After Intercourse Can Pregnancy Symptoms Occur?
Symptoms or signs of a pregnancy can begin occurring very soon after having sexual intercourse. But this doesn't mean that in every case of conception, the symptoms of a pregnancy will always occur very soon [...]
New Hope for Frail or Elderly Who Need TAVR
A breakthrough has been made in the TAVR technique for frail elderly patients at risk for suffering a fatal complication from the procedure – in which the coronary arteries become obstructed. Though the coronary artery [...]
Is Exercise Worth It for Those with Genetic Heart Disease?
Are you genetically predisposed to heart disease (e.g., Dad had heart attack in his 40s) and have blown off exercise, thinking, “What’s the use?” Well, you’d better rethink that approach. […]
What Does “Frail Elderly” Really Mean?
“Frailty” isn’t just a layperson term; it’s used by doctors to describe a state of body in the elderly. “Old can look very different in different people,” begins Walter Gaman, MD, FABFM, board certified in [...]
Strong Core Muscles Are the Secret to Preventing Sciatica
If you have strong core muscles, you are much less likely to ever develop sciatica, a potentially very painful condition. “The most effective way of using strength training to prevent or lower the risk of [...]
Will a Thyroid Removal Shorten Your Lifespan?
If your doctor tells you that your thyroid needs to be removed, and the first thing that comes to your mind is that this will shorten your life – there is no need to panic [...]
Can Menstruation Affect Results of a Thyroid Blood Test?
Can menstruation affect the results of a thyroid blood test? Should you wait until your period is over before having a blood test to check your thyroid health? “The research that has been done to [...]
Can Menopause Cause Bilateral Edema in the Ankles & Calves?
You’ve noticed lately and maybe suddenly that both your ankles and calves are swollen with edema, and you’ve recently completed menopause. Looking down and noticing that your ankles and lower calves have a puffier than [...]
How Long Can You Live with Untreated Overactive Thyroid?
Not having your overactive thyroid treated can kill you. In fact, it’s not if, but when you’ll die if you don’t get treatment for hyperthyroidism. […]
Can Low Thyroid Cause Metal Smelling Breath?
Has your breath been smelling like metal lately? Perhaps you even TASTE metal for no reason and wonder if a low thyroid could be the cause. Hypothyroidism, or underactive thyroid, can cause numerous symptoms. [...]
Can a Low Thyroid Cause Missed Periods?
If you’ve been missing some periods lately but are too young to suspect perimenopause, have you considered low thyroid as a possible cause? But keep in mind that even a woman of perimenopausal or premenopausal [...]
Can Two Periods in One Month Mean the Start of Menopause?
There are a few causes of two periods in one month and many women believe that menopause is one of them. However, what seems to be two periods in one month may be something more [...]
Is Pasta Really As Bad As Its Reputation for Fat Gain?
Looks like all the backlash against pasta over the years as a weight gain food has been undeserved. Now research shows that pasta, which has a low glycemic index, isn’t bad at all for people [...]
Weightlifting Guidelines for Sciatica: Depends on Cause of Pain
The weightlifting guidelines for sciatica actually depend on the cause of pain. […]
Lily’s Stevia Chocolate Bars’ Added Inulin Causes Farting
Lily’s Stevia sweetened chocolate bars may as well be called “fart bars” because their excessive amount of inulin causes flatulence. One bar contains 22 to 24 grams of fiber. […]
8 Exercises Fat People Can Do As Well As Thin People
If you think you’re too fat to work out at the gym, you’re so wrong, as there are 8 REAL exercises that very big people can do as well as thin people. […]
Relief of Osteoarthritis Knee Pain without Drugs, Surgery
A breakthrough shows an effective treatment that relieves the pain of osteoarthritis in the knee without drugs or surgery. The treatment doesn’t even require any hospital stay, recovery time or rehab exercises. Osteoarthritis is a [...]
Alzheimer’s Breakthrough: Prevent Disease with Common Painkiller?
A breakthrough in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease may be on the horizon, thanks to researchers who believe a common painkiller may prevent this killer from striking. […]
Does Slow Walking Actually Damage the Brain (Dementia)?
A study links slow walking with dementia, but what exactly does this mean? Does slow walking damage brain cells? The study concludes that slow walking in older adults means a higher risk of dementia, and [...]
Sitting too Much Is Linked to Problems Peeing
The “sitting disease” is back in the news: Excessive sitting is linked to issues with voiding: lower urinary tract symptoms. Problems with peeing in the case of extended sitting time refer to issues with urinating [...]
Why Are Old People More Likely to Fall?
The answer to why old people are at higher risk of falling goes way beyond “because they’re old and weak.” In fact, there are fall risks that most people would never even consider when wondering [...]
How Likely Can a Salty Diet Cause Heart Failure?
Chronic heart failure is such an ugly disease that you should do everything possible to prevent it including limiting your salt intake. “High salt intake is associated with a doubled risk of chronic heart failure, [...]
How Much Aged Garlic Extract a Day Is Too Much?
You’ve heard about the amazing virtues of aged garlic extract, particularly as they pertain to heart health. Studies have shown that aged garlic extract can help prevent coronary heart disease and improve cholesterol profile. And [...]
How Harmful Are Brief Sugar Spikes in Diabetics?
Let’s just say that brief sugar spikes are harmful to people WITHOUT diabetes, so imagine just how dangerous they are to diabetics – whether type 1 or type 2! […]
High Blood Pressure While Walking: Causes & Solutions
Have you noticed high blood pressure while walking? Though an increase in blood pressure is normal during physical activity when compared to watching TV in your favorite chair, the increase can also be too much. [...]
Ginger Ale: Health or Junk Drink? Good or Bad for You?
Where in heaven’s name did the idea ever come from that ginger ale is good and healthy for you? Are people forgetting what ginger ale actually IS? It’s a sugary soda — the very beverage [...]
Can Insulin Resistance from Poor Sleep Be Reversed Easily ?
Poor sleep can lead to insulin resistance, which is a progenitor of type 2 diabetes. There are several things you can do to reverse insulin resistance that’s caused by or made worse by poor sleep—as [...]
Can High Blood Sugar Make You Dizzy? Why & Solutions
You know that low blood sugar can make your head spin, but can high blood sugar too make you feel dizzy or lightheaded? The answer is yes, but the way this happens is not what [...]
Can a Lot of Salmon Be Unhealthy?
Believe it or not, a lot of salmon—so rich in health-giving omega-3 fats—can actually be unhealthy. Since day one we’ve all heard how good fish is for the body, particularly salmon. But is there a [...]
Will Stopping Synthroid Eventually Kill You?
Underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism is a potentially fatal condition. If you quite taking your Synthroid, you’ll die. It may not be overnight, but it WILL happen. So keep taking that tiny pill first thing every [...]
Why Do Very Elderly People Have Purple Bruises on Arms?
‘Those nasty looking purple “bruises” on your elderly mother’s or grandfather’s arms are not as harmful as they look. But they can easily resemble marks from elder abuse. Don’t be alarmed if these purple marks [...]
Can You Get a Good Workout Having Sex?
According to the “sex is a good cardio workout” myth, hookers should be in excellent cardiovascular condition! Though there’s a strong association between how FIT a person is and how active their monogamous sex life [...]
Chest Pain from Bread: Doctor Explains Why and Solutions
That heavy, uncomfortable feeling in your chest when you eat bread — a unique chest pain that no other food causes. What truly is going on here? How can bread cause chest pain in the [...]
Why Do Weather Reporters Noisily Gulp Air when Talking?
Do you cringe while listening to weather or sports reporters loudly gulp air after every sentence, including short sentences? What is UP with this most annoying phenomenon that seems to be far more prevalent among [...]
Does Adult Wearing Diaper to Sleep Cause More Bed Wetting?
Is it actually possible to unwittingly “train” your body to wet your bed more if you sleep with adult diapers? If you’re sick and tired of bedwetting and have finally decided to buy the so-called [...]
Dizziness when Blowing Nose: Can Cancer Cause This? What Else?
Do you usually get hit with a wave of dizziness during or immediately after blowing your nose and can’t get the idea of cancer out of your mind? “Dizziness when you blow your nose is [...]
Can Non-Walking Pneumonia Go Away On Its Own?
Non-walking pneumonia refers to a more serious type, while “walking” refers to a less threatening type that some people claim has gone away without treatment. If you don’t treat the so-called non-walking pneumonia, can it [...]
