Could white-coat hypertension harm your heart? - تاریخ: 1398/9/9 ساعت: 16:23
For most people, going to the doctor is usually a bit nerve-racking. But for some, the stress of a medical appointment triggers a temporary rise in bloo
Why do parents worry about vaccines? - تاریخ: 1398/5/16 ساعت: 6:29
We are in the midst of a measles epidemic. As of July 25th, more than 1,100 cases have been reported in 30 states since the beginning of the year. That’
What should you do if your blood pressure medication has been recalled? - تاریخ: 1398/5/16 ساعت: 6:29
Over the past several months, you may have heard that the FDA has recalled certain lots of angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) medications due to the
Are antibacterial products with triclosan fueling bacterial resistance? - تاریخ: 1398/5/16 ساعت: 6:29
When it comes to keeping clean, there could such a thing as too clean. I’ve posted before about how often people shower and whether showering daily
Is an opioid really the best medication for my pain? - تاریخ: 1398/3/31 ساعت: 8:12
As physicians, many of our daily practices involve administration of substances that are shrouded in mystery. Certain medications, specifically opioids,
Healthy eating for older adults - تاریخ: 1398/3/31 ساعت: 8:12
Eating right can help keep your body and mind healthy and extend your quality of life. But some older Americans may face barriers to getting enough nutr
Can a man with abnormal PSA and a negative diagnostic MRI avoid a prostate biopsy? It’s debatable - تاریخ: 1398/3/31 ساعت: 8:12
Not long ago, an abnormal PSA reading would be followed right away by a standard biopsy to search for potential cancer in the prostate. During such a procedure, doctors take 10 to 12 samples of the pr
Mother’s Day: Tools for coping when celebration brings pain - تاریخ: 1398/2/11 ساعت: 20:52
Mother’s Day is fast approaching. As an infertility counselor, I always greet the holiday with mixed emotions. I look forward to the lilacs in full bloo
TAVR: Aortic valve replacement without open-heart surgery - تاریخ: 1398/2/11 ساعت: 20:52
There has been a flurry of news recently about a procedure called trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for the treatment of the common heart c
Spring training: Moving from couch to 5K - تاریخ: 1398/2/11 ساعت: 20:52
Need a little motivation and structure to ramp up your walking routine this spring? Want to wake up your workouts? Consider trying a couch-to-5K program
Over-the-counter cold and flu medicines can affect your heart - تاریخ: 1398/1/5 ساعت: 4:11
As the cold and flu season continues this year, it is important to be aware that many of the most commonly used over-the-counter (OTC) remedies for cong
A practical guide to the Mediterranean diet - تاریخ: 1398/1/5 ساعت: 4:11
The Mediterranean diet has received much attention as a healthy way to eat, and with good reason. The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce risk o
Cancer treatment: Is a clinical trial right for you? - تاریخ: 1398/1/5 ساعت: 4:11
Clinical trials are research studies that test a new drug or therapy in patients who have a disease. These studies are classified as phase I, II, or III
What to do if you think your child has the flu - تاریخ: 1397/11/13 ساعت: 6:52
We are in the thick of influenza season now, and so it’s natural that if you hear your child start coughing, you wonder: could this be the flu? The flu is different from the common cold, but it’s not
Why keep a food diary? - تاریخ: 1397/11/13 ساعت: 6:52
Many people begin the new year with a resolve to improve their health. This improvement often starts with changing what they eat. A food diary can be a useful tool in this process. It can help you und
Alternative therapies for cancer - تاریخ: 1397/11/13 ساعت: 6:52
You may have seen the ads in the Sunday paper or on TV: “Try this all-natural remedy! Thousands already have!” Some of these ads grab your attention with the headline, “Here’s something your doctors d
6 steps toward a successful exercise resolution - تاریخ: 1397/10/10 ساعت: 12:52
Here we are at the end of December, and some of us are contemplating another chance for a fresh reboot. The infamous New Year’s resolutions are a common topic. Last year I wrote a blog post about an o
Can exercise help conquer addiction? - تاریخ: 1397/10/8 ساعت: 17:58
As an athlete, I think regularly about the potential health benefits of exercise for my patients. Every week, I treat patients hospitalized at Brigham and Women’s Hospital with significant medical pro
Surgeons are doing fewer knee surgeries - تاریخ: 1397/10/8 ساعت: 17:58
When knee arthroscopy became widely available in the 1980s, it represented a major advance. Today orthopedists evaluating and treating common knee problems often recommend arthroscopy, during which th
Give yourself an annual health self-assessment - تاریخ: 1397/10/8 ساعت: 17:58
I understand why people embrace New Year’s resolutions: it’s a chance to wipe the slate clean and set annual goals with new focus and enthusiasm. But are they focusing on the right areas of their live