Do females under 21 need pap smears? Should a patient with lower-back pain get an MRI? You might be surprised that the answer is usually NO.
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Do Vitamin D Supplements Prevent Health Problems? What the Research Says
Do vitamin D supplements prevent health problems? There is not enough evidence to conclude whether taking vitamin D prevents cancer or heart problems.
Read More »Will Cardiac Stents Save Your Life? Bypass Surgery? Or are Medication and Lifestyle Improvements Just as Effective?
Heart bypass surgery and stents are no better at preventing heart attacks and death in patients with stable heart disease than pills and lifestyle improvements alone, according to a very important study presented in November 2019 at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association.
Read More »Do Fish Oil Supplements Prevent Heart Attacks or Strokes?
Despite continued support by the American Heart Association for the usage of fish oil supplements, a 2018 study shows no benefit on heart health.
Read More »A Guide to Cholesterol Medication
National Center for Health Research reviews the cholesterol medications currently on the market and provides a comprehensive guide to cholesterol and choosing your cholesterol medication.
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