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Hemorrhoid Treatment With Steroids

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Hemorrhoids occur in about half of all adults over the age of 50, according to the Mayo Clinic. Hemorrhoids are swollen blood vessels in the anus or rectum caused by excessive pressure from difficult bowel movements or pregnancy. Most hemorrhoids are treated with over-the-counter and prescription dr

Some Minor Strokes Lead to Disability

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Minor strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) are red flags for full-blown strokes in the future. But new research suggests that they can lead to disability in their own right.

Lung Ultrasound: A New Tool for the Cardiologist

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Historically, ultrasound has not often been employed for the evaluation of the lung, but it is turning out to be a useful tool for the assessment of pulmonary conditions in cardiovascular disease.

How to Choose Foods that Build Good Cholesterol --

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Cholesterol is fat made by the body. Low density fats, called LDL cholesterol/"bad" cholesterol, are needed for good health, but too much of LDL causes plaque to build up in the arteries. High-density cholesterol, called HDL cholesterol/"good" cholesterol, removes unhealthy bui

Cholesterol-Friendly Super Bowl Tips

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This article will show you how to create a delicious Super Bowl spread that will keep your guests happy - and your cholesterol levels healthy.

Myopathy

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Myopathy is a general term that refers to any disease of muscle tissue that can arise at any point in life.

How to Prevent Varicose Veins

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Varicose veins are twisted enlarged veins, especially in the lower legs. Many factors are in involved in development of the condition, including gender (women are more prone), age, pregnancy and heredity. There are lifestyle changes that can help prevent varicose veins.

Food That Impacts Triglycerides

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Hearing of high triglyceride levels can be daunting. Broken down into layman's terms, having high triglyceride levels means a person's "good" cholesterol levels are low and their "bad" cholesterol levels are high. These levels depend on many factors such as diet, exercise and family history. Other

Diets to Reduce LDL Cholesterol

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Lower density lipoprotein, or LDL, makes up one half of the total cholesterol equation. This is the reading that you want to have low. This number should be 129 or less. Other than exercise and medication, there are some ways of getting this number down by making some sound dietary changes.

Cholesterol-Lowering & Tryglyceride-Lowering Diets

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While the concept might seem counterintuitive, a study performed at the Duke University Medical Center and published in the 2006 International Journal of Cardiology found that low-carb diets can act to lower cholesterol levels, while also positively affecting levels of triglycerides in the body. Ex

Normal Cholesterol Levels & Symptoms

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If you are at risk for or have heart disease then you will need to keep your cholesterol levels in check. Having unhealthy levels of cholesterol puts you at a high risk of heart attack and stroke. Your cholesterol level can be easily checked with a simple blood test.

High Cholesterol Effects

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Cholesterol is a natural substance, manufactured by your body to regulate your hormone output and to process fat. All the cells in your body contain cholesterol but occasionally, your body produces an excessive amount of the substance, putting you at risk for developing medical problems. When your

Does the Sonoma Diet Lower Cholesterol?

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The Sonoma Diet is an effective diet because it concentrates on the celebration of food instead of deprivation. Its creator, Dr. Connie Gutterson, is a registered dietician who was inspired by the generous proportions and variety of foods found in the Mediterranean Diet. She combined those ideas wit