Since its introduction in 1967, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery has enabled thousands of people to survive severe coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis) occurs when fatty deposits form in the coronary arteries, restricting flow of oxygen-rich blood to the heart. Over time, atherosclerosis may lead to a form of chest pain called [...]
Common foods can cause headaches, fever, visual disturbances, confusion and a dangerous rise in blood pressure when eaten by individuals taking a prescribed antidepressant. self-defense: Avoid tyramine-containing foods while taking a monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor—even for several weeks after you stop taking the drug. Tyramine-containing foods include avocados, bananas, bologna, broad beans, aged cheese, caviar, [...]
Male pattern baldness is a form of hormone-related hair loss. But of more concern to many men and women afflicted with hair loss is alopecia areata, a lesser-known disorder that causes hair loss in nearly four million Americans. Typically, hair grows in cycles of two to six years, after which hair lies dormant, and then [...]
These areas of yellowish, thickened skin atop or between the toes can be quite painful. They’re usually caused by friction and pressure on the foot. self-defense: Soak your feet in water containing Epsom salts. Afterward, apply moisturizer and cover the area with plastic wrap. After 15 minutes, remove the plastic and use a pumice stone [...]
Do you—or does someone you love—keep losing keys, forgetting names or having other memory lapses? If so, you may be worried that the culprit is Alzheimer’s disease or another incurable form of dementia. While it’s a good idea to consult a doctor, the odds are that it is simple forgetfulness— which can be treated. In [...]