2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (1005+ words) Patient reclining in hospital bed If you're having heart valve replacement (aortic valve replacement) surgery, you may be curious about the healing process " and how soon you'll be back to your old self. The heart valve replacement recovery process is…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (874+ words) Drinking alcohol reduces the release of a hormone that helps maintain your body's fluid levels Ever reach for an ice-cold beer to beat the heat on a sizzling summer day? One little twist "fssst!" and refreshment awaits. But while that…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1118+ words) A low-vision occupational therapist can help you learn new ways of doing things so you can maintain your independence Image content: This image is available to view online. Older person reading using a magnifying reader When you're living with geographic…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1016+ words) Your genes, family history and anatomy can all influence obstructive sleep apnea " but lifestyle factors can, too Image content: This image is available to view online. Older person sleeping with a continuous positive airway pressure machine, CPAP If it seems…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (811+ words) Despite earlier concerns, recent research suggests statins don't raise dementia risk " and they may lower it Image content: This image is available to view online. Older person's hands holding weekly medication holder, opening the day's medicines Statins are among the…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (775+ words) Start by selecting someone who's board-certified and works from an accredited facility Image content: This image is available to view online. Surgical-gloved hands making plastic surgery marks on a person's face When you need a plastic surgeon " whether for cosmetic…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (1043+ words) Inflammation can cause a variety of skin symptoms, from heliotrope rash to calcium deposits Image content: This image is available to view online. Person grimacing at red, itchy skin on their arm Dermatomyositis is a type of autoimmune disease that…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago  (567+ words) Avoid triggering flare-ups and inflammation by wearing sunscreen and other sun-protective clothing daily Image content: This image is available to view online. Couple walking their dog outside on sunny day, with oversized tube of sunblock Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1016+ words) Remission is possible for Type 2 diabetes, but it requires significant, sustained changes to your health Image content: This image is available to view online. Person wearing a glucose monitor on their arm, preparing to walk outside Getting a Type 2 diabetes…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (1006+ words) Focus on exercise, healthy eating and weight management to help lower your risk Diabetes affects millions of people in the United States. So, it's normal to wonder: Can you prevent it? Endocrinologist Mary Vouyiouklis Kellis, MD, shares four ways to…...