Nov 29, 2022 · A doctor of osteopathic medicine, also known as a D.O., is a fully trained and licensed doctor. A doctor of osteopathic medicine graduates from a U.S. osteopathic medical …

May 17, 2025 · After an active weekend of hiking or working around the yard, your joints might continue to hurt even after taking arthritis pain medicine. Don't want to take another pill? …

Nov 4, 2023 · Experts do not recommend using face shields instead of masks. It's not clear how much protection shields provide. But wearing a face mask may not be possible in every …

Apr 18, 2025 · Menopause hormone therapy is medicine with female hormones. It's taken to replace the estrogen the body stops making after menopause, which is when periods stop for …

Mar 11, 2025 · Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke. But they may lead to side effects in some people. Healthcare professionals often prescribe statins for people …

May 2, 2024 · It's not clear whether food with plant sterols or stanols lowers your risk of heart attack or stroke — although experts assume that foods that lower cholesterol do cut the risk. …

Nov 6, 2024 · What you can do. When you make the appointment, ask if there's anything you need to do in advance. For instance, you may need to stop eating for a certain number of …

May 21, 2025 · Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage — the tough tissue that cushions joints. In supplement form, glucosamine is harvested from shells of shellfish or made …

May 11, 2023 · What red blood cells do. The body makes three types of blood cells. White blood cells fight infection, platelets help blood clot and red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the …

Aug 25, 2023 · Human papillomavirus, also called HPV, is spread by sexual activity. Some strains of HPV cause genital warts. Other HPV strains can cause cancers. Most of the time, the body …