Health

I am 80 and concerned about anesthesia. Should I go ahead with the biopsy?

Being aware of the prevalence rate in your community from your local health department can help guide how cautious you need to be.

Although doctors usually start with fibre supplements for patients with constipation, some people do not respond to fibre and need other treatments.

Changing your body’s circadian rhythm isn’t always easy, and after such a long time, it will take longer for you

The most common cause of a flare-up of osteoarthritis is a higher-than-usual amount of exercise.

“Lymphocytosis” is a condition where the body’s lymphocyte count is increased.

I received Pneumovax 23 two weeks ago, and I was OK immediately afterward. But I have felt extremely tired recently. Could this be a delayed reaction?

Although myeloma is generally considered incurable, new treatments have greatly improved the prognosis.

Woman with low blood sodium level should have an evaluation before any treatment is started.

A geriatrician is most valuable in older patients who have multiple medical problems, patients who take a lot of medications or patients whose functioning has recently deteriorated.