Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that flows through your bloodstream. You’re at risk for a heart attack or stroke if your cholesterol numbers aren’t good. Statins might help. That’s a class of drugs designed to lower your body’s level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, also known as “bad” cholesterol. While statins have a lot … Read more
SOURCES: Mellanie True Hills, founder and CEO, StopAfib.org, Texas. Michael Terns, police officer, Tennessee. Wilson Lee, office director, Malaysia. Kelly Sharp, graduate student, Indiana. Harvard Medical School: “Atrial fibrillation: Common, serious, treatable.” CDC: “What is atrial fibrillation?” American Heart Association: What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF)?” “Surgical Procedures for Atrial Fibrillation (AFib or AF),” … Read more
May 30, 2023 – The human papillomavirus (HPV) has been linked to different types of cancer. Almost all cervical cancer, for example, is caused by HPV. New research now seeks to get a clear picture of how HPV might play a role in the development of another form of the disease – breast cancer. According to a … Read more
From the minute we wake up until we go to sleep, our eyes help us navigate the world. Like a finely tuned camera, each part of our eyes has a very specific job to do. What Is Inherited Retinal Dystrophy (IRD) Our dome-shaped cornea, the front layer of the eye, allows light to pass through … Read more
By Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD, as told to Hallie Levine It can be devastating to be diagnosed with an inherited retinal dystrophy (IRD). These rare, inherited eye diseases cause progressive vision loss, and sometimes even blindness. Here at the Cleveland Clinic, we’ve seen more patients than ever before with IRDs. Our numbers have risen from 327 … Read more
In the video above, John Campbell, Ph.D., a retired nurse educator, reviews the proposed amendments to the 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR), which is the instrument that empowers the World Health Organization to declare a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). If these amendments go through, however, the WHO will be empowered to do … Read more
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Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 8, 2018. The symptoms of an uncommon type of heart attack known as spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD)1 are dangerously easy to overlook, as few SCAD patients have any history of or risk factors for heart disease. SCAD is a leading cause of … Read more
By John Harris, MD, as told to Hallie Levine I’ve been a vitiligo researcher for almost 20 years. While it affects people of all races and ethnicities equally, it’s more visible in people with darker skin tones. As a result, they may be more self-conscious about it or experience more social stigma. But what I … Read more
Whether you want to explore every treatment under the sun or manage your vitiligo as-is, it’s important to put together a care team you trust. Six people who live with the condition share advice on how to find medical specialists who put the T into teamwork so that you can manage your vitiligo together. Seek … Read more