Making healthy food choices is one of many lifestyle changes that can help reduce your risk for getting heart disease—the No. 1 killer in the United States. The Nutrition Facts found on most foods and health claims allowed on some foods can help you choose wisely. To help ward off heart disease, choose foods with [...]
Authentic product shown he The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public about a counterfeit version of the weight-loss drug Alli 60 mg capsules (120 count refill pack) being sold over the Internet, particularly at online auction sites. The counterfeit product is illegal and unsafe. FDA advises people who believe that they have [...]
Replacing confusing language and icons on standard warnings labels for prescription medicine and listing only the most important warnings could make a big difference in how well patients understand the instructions that are critical to their health, according to a new study from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Simple, concise language on warning labels [...]
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is an increasing problem among older adults, causing pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life. The traditional Chinese practice of tai chi, with its combination of physical and mental components, seems promising for OA patients; however, scientific evidence to support its use for this purpose has been limited. To strengthen the [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the HeartMate II, a continuous-flow, left ventricular assist system as a support for severe heart failure patients who are not acceptable candidates for heart transplantation. The HeartMate II is already FDA-approved for use in patients awaiting further, perhaps more complex treatment, such as transplants. Heart assist devices [...]
The Virginia Commonwealth University Pauley Heart Center has reached a milestone in artificial heart implant technology transforming the life of its 25th patient – and the surgeon who launched the program at the VCU Medical Center says future patients can look forward to going home sooner. In the little more than three years since a [...]