Lupus and Heart Disease
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, is an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own organs and tissues. The sites most often affected are the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, and brain. Now research reported in the journal Arthritis and Rheumatism (Volume 58, page 1458) looks at lupus and heart disease – a complication often overlooked by both doctors and patients. More...
Posted in Arthritis on February 22, 2010
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Exercise Your Way to a Healthier Colon
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
What can you do to prevent colon cancer? Studies show that certain behaviors are associated with colon cancer. For example, the risk of developing colon cancer increases if you are physically inactive, obese, drink excessive amounts of alcohol, or eat a diet high in red or processed meat, refined grains, and fats, especially those from animal sources. A reader asks: I'd like to make some lifestyle changes to reduce my risk of colorectal cancer. Will exercise help? Johns Hopkins responds … More...
Posted in Colon Cancer on February 23, 2010
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Is Diabetes in Your Genes?
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Approximately 24 million people in the United States have diabetes. In fact, in the United States, nearly 10% of adults age 20 and older have diabetes. And a large number -- more than 10 million -- are age 60 or older. If you’re in this huge group, you may wonder if you inherited your diabetes. Here’s the answer, in brief. More...
Posted in Diabetes on February 25, 2010
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Restaurant Rules
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Sensitivity to dairy, gluten, or fructose doesn’t have to ruin your digestive tract – or your lifestyle. However, eating out at a restaurant presents special challenges for a person with a food intolerance. Here are some “restaurant rules” to help you stay healthy when you eat out. More...
Posted in Digestive Health on March 1, 2010
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Overactive Bladder Concerns
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
In this Grand Rounds column from a recent Prostate Bulletin, a reader writes:Early this year I had the TURP surgery (transurethral prostatectomy) for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Before the surgery, I would take one 5 mg tablet of Ditropan XL or oxybutynin each evening and I did not have to get up to urinate during the night. Now, after the TURP procedure, I am back to getting up to go to the bathroom. I tried taking Ditropan XL and oxybutynin, but they no longer worked. I tried taking one pill in the morning and another at night, and that didn't work either. In addition, I am careful not to drink anything after 6 P.M. ... More...
Posted in Enlarged Prostate on March 2, 2010
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Are Your Ears Ringing?
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
Tinnitus is often described as “ringing in the ears” (the term is derived from tinnire, Latin for “to ring”). But tinnitus can take many different forms, including humming, whistling, hissing, machinelike noises, and even roaring. While there is no cure for tinnitus, many treatments are available, and new ones are being developed. More...
Posted in Healthy Living on March 3, 2010
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Why You Should Monitor Your Blood Pressure at Home
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
A home blood pressure monitor is not a substitute for regular visits to your doctor's office. However, experts now recommend that all people with high blood pressure purchase a home monitor to follow their blood pressure between office visits. Two types of home monitors are available: aneroid and electronic. Aneroid monitors consist of a cuff, stethoscope, and dial gauge; electronic monitors, a cuff and monitor with a digital screen. More...
Posted in Hypertension & Stroke on March 9, 2010
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Eye on the Eyedrops
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By Johns Hopkins Health Alerts; www.johnshopkinshealthalerts.com
If you have glaucoma, you probably use eyedrops at least once a day to lower the pressure within your eye. Although using eyedrops may sound simple enough, in reality, it's not always easy to get them in your eye or to remember to take them. This guide offers tips on the best ways to get your eyedrops exactly where they're supposed to be. More...
Posted in Vision on March 2, 2010
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