Expert opinion from Marcella Abunahman Pereira Specialization in Clinical Cardiology · 12 years of experience · Brazil ...
What Is Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH)? Familial hypercholesterolemia is a condition that causes very high levels of LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. It’s genetic, which means that babies can be born with ...
Objective To find out if there is evidence on interventions to prevent aggression against doctors. Design This systematic review searched the literature and reported in accordance with Preferred ...
Thinking about kicking the habit? First, congratulate yourself for wanting to try! That's a big step toward becoming tobacco-free. Many people don't quit smoking because they think it's too hard. And ...
While it’s understandable to feel anxious about your heart health, sometimes it can be hard to manage. Three psychologists share their tips on how to manage your worries. “Health anxiety is when you ...
Changing ways of handling stress can go a long way to minimizing the risk of depression. In relatively brief bursts, stress is good, fostering alertness, learning, and adaptation. Severe or ...
The best way to avoid getting any STD is not to have sex at all. If you’re having sex, getting the HPV vaccine, using condoms and/or dental dams, and getting regular Pap/HPV tests is the best way to ...
We all know that sugary drinks and snacks can cause tooth decay. That knowledge has led to better habits and a fall in the rates of decay. But recent evidence suggests that another problem is now ...
In general reducing the kV would increase patient exposure. When the kV is reduced in radiography, both the output exposure of the X-ray tube and the penetration of the radiation through the patient ...
Senior Cardiac Nurse, Chloe MacArthur, shares some simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of stomach problems while taking aspirin. Can aspirin cause stomach problems? Aspirin is one of the ...
HIV is spread through semen, vaginal fluids, blood, and breast milk. Protect yourself by using condoms every time you have sex, and don’t share needles with anyone. You can also ask your doctor about ...