Strong hamstring muscles make your legs look strong and shapely, but that’s only the beginning of their usefulness. The hamstrings—which are actually three muscles...
Long-awaited and much-delayed, new cholesterol guidelines were released by an expert panel from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association in...
Researchers continue to assess the effects, good and bad, of hormone therapy (HT) used to treat menopause symptoms, notably hot flashes and night sweats....
Looking for a workout routine that doesn’t require equipment or a gym membership? Consider stair climbing, which is a good way to improve cardiorespiratory fitness,...
Cut Wrists– An Abnormal Pain Response
Many parents are becoming familiar with the concept of self-cutting and self-harming, particularly in pre-teens and teens. However, there...
Overview of HUS and TTP
Hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) are microangiopathic disorders—that is, they are characterized by abnormalities (chiefly blood clots) that occur within the...