Health experts don’t have a crystal ball, but they are looking ahead—and what they’ve seen concerns them. If trends continue, they estimate as many as 220,000 people ages 20 and younger will have type 2 diabetes by the year 2060.
Blue zones refers to places around the globe where people are much more likely to live to age 100, compared with the average American. They tend to stay healthier as they get older, too. Many make it to ripe old ages without developing heart problems, diabetes, obesity, or cancer.
When it comes to hot flashes and night sweats, you want relief—and you want it now. Hormone therapy is one solution, but it can raise your risk for heart attack, stroke, and other serious health issues.
Not everyone who has had a heart attack needs open-heart surgery, such as a bypass operation. Read on to learn about other treatment options.
True or false: An interaction between alcohol and a medicine can lead to extreme drowsiness and other effects. Do you know the answer to this and other questions about medicine interaction?
Arthritis refers to a group of disorders that involve the body’s joints and have similar symptoms, including pain, stiffness, and swelling. Learn about the different types of arthritis and their treatment.