Updated guidance on lowering high cholesterol: assess cardiovascular risk, start with lifestyle changes, use statins as first-line therapy, and add newer nonstatin drugs when needed.
Colorectal cancer often starts with subtle digestive changes. Know the early and advanced signs, what tests clinicians use, and why screening (starting at age 45 for average-risk adults) is key to early detection and prevention.
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a recognized eating disorder defined by recurrent, distressing episodes of uncontrolled overeating. It affects people across weights and genders and responds well to therapies such as CBT; medical care and specialist referral are important.
Persistent cough, breathlessness, blood in sputum, chest pain, weight loss, and fatigue are common signs of lung cancer. Early evaluation, low-dose CT screening for high-risk people, accurate diagnosis with biopsy, and molecular testing guide modern treatment options including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted drugs, and immunotherapy.
Practical, up-to-date guidance on GERD: symptoms to watch for, lifestyle measures that help, medication options (antacids, H2 blockers, PPIs), and when procedural or surgical treatments are appropriate.
Support colon health with fiber-rich whole foods, hydration, movement, and cautious use of supplements. Avoid extreme cleanses and consult a clinician for persistent symptoms or before trying herbal laxatives or procedures.
Most bad breath starts in the mouth. Improve it with consistent brushing, flossing, daily tongue cleaning, hydration, and targeted mouthwashes. See your dentist or doctor if it persists.
Umbilical cord blood contains life-saving stem cells. Plan ahead to donate or bank: register before labor, coordinate with your hospital, and balance donation with delayed cord clamping.
Practical, religious, and personalized ideas for bar mitzvah gifts in 2025, plus where to buy them and etiquette tips.
Surgery is the primary cure for most colon cancers. Modern options include open, laparoscopic and robotic colectomy, with temporary or permanent stomas when needed. Enhanced Recovery (ERAS) and multidisciplinary planning speed recovery and improve outcomes.
Translate faith and goodwill into practical mutual aid: small, transparent community programs - carpooling, emergency funds, shared meals - convert compassion into consistent help for the marginalized.
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) provides cardiovascular benefits beyond LDL lowering - reduced recurrent heart attack and stroke risk, lower postoperative atrial fibrillation, and benefit in coronary disease. Evidence in heart failure is mixed. Discuss dosing and safety with your clinician.