Coumadin is an important drug in the treatment of atrial fibrillation. In some people, however, combining it with an antidepressant may increase the risk of bleeding. Doctors may prescribe both types of drugs when the... More
Here’s promising news about exercise and genetics from the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders.... More
Headaches are often a nuisance—and occasionally a nightmare. Here are four strategies from experts at the National Headache Foundation (NHF) to help you chart... More
Today’s electronic devices for the heart are like “having an emergency room in your chest,” says cardiology consultant Dr. Douglas P. Zipes. Devices such as... More
Seems we have some work to do when it comes to protecting arguably our most valuable asset—good health. But it’s never too late. And the... More
If caught early, 99 percent of the one million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year are curable. The American Academy of Dermatology is urging... More
An analysis of the genetic blueprints of more than 29,000 participants identifies a number of previously unknown gene variations that are associated with hypertension.... More
A reader recently reported that he had suffered a heart attack three months after having a normal stress test. Because of this experience he asked... More
Real-time ultrasound images from Resonant Medical’s Clarity System help physicians deliver radiation to prostate and breast tumors with precision. ... More
Harvard nutritionist Walter Willett, M.D., Dr. P.H., is sounding the alarm about super-sugary drinks and the nation’s obesity epidemic.... More
Dear Dr. Zipes: I have calcium deposits on the aortic valve that keep it from opening and closing all the way. If my family doctor... More
Dear Dr. Zipes: Do you know of any remedy for severe calf muscle soreness related to taking statins? ... More
Dear Dr. Zipes: I have an implanted defibrillator for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. My blood pressure is under control. In November, 2007 I had a stroke. After... More
Dear Dr. Zipes: I have PVCs that are controlled by a beta blocker (Toprol ER). I see the electrophysiologist annually, work out to stay in... More
Dear Dr. Zipes: In a prior response, you explained that caffeine, alcohol, energy drinks, and sometimes swallowing, coughing, or an upset stomach may cause irregular... More
An affordable diagnostic camera could help save the vision of millions of people with diabetes.... More
Recent study links eggs to a higher risk of developing Type II diabetes.... More
