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How to reduce high cholesterol at age 56?

How to reduce high cholesterol at age 56?

My mom just got diagnosed with high cholesterol.  What foods are good at reducing cholesterol.   Is there a certain exercise that would help reduce it too?

tommytoughnut   426   4 Replies

daughterofzion

What is effective in relieving the side effects caused by cancer medications?

What is effective in relieving the side effects caused by cancer medications?

My mother, who is 61, has metastatic renal cell cancer and has been put on a treatment regimen which requires her to receive intravenous Avastin once every two weeks and have Roferon-A shots three times a week.  She has since suffered such side effec

nzrodrigue   428   3 Replies

jules78245

i have been diagnosed of Hepatities B.The doctor gave me some drugs,essential Forte 300mg.?

i have been diagnosed of Hepatities B.The doctor gave me some drugs,essential Forte 300mg.?

but are you saying No Cure for Hepatitis B?

robjenkens   428   3 Replies

mikejones123

Immune globulin (HBIG) - Hepatitis?

Immune globulin (HBIG) - Hepatitis?

Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG)?
Is it to late to take immune globulin (HBIG) if you were at risk for hepatits B after a month and a half . Would it do any good ?

Thank you

datoledo88   429   1 Reply

Julieoct

Small blood red sores going from both feet to thighs.

Small blood red sores going from both feet to thighs.

I've had some sores on my feet for the last 5 months or so but never took anything of it because I thought they were just irritated because I wore shoes so often. However, the bumps have spread into my inner thigh area in a matter of weeks and n

stuff89   430   1 Reply

biology101

What's the benefits of pomegranate?I was told that I didn't have to take cholesterol pills,if I was taking pom

What's the benefits of pomegranate?I was told that I didn't have to take cholesterol pills,if I was taking pom

I can't afford the Vytorin that I take for my cholesterol. Just looking for other alternatives.

NYC23   430   2 Replies

nxstudent

What organ in the immune system expands due to B-cell proliferation during infection?

What organ in the immune system expands due to B-cell proliferation during infection?

The immune system is made out of a team of cells distributed throughout the body, but these cells can be found in pockets of tissue where they mature and circulate in a vigilant mode. In addition, during infection this organ expands due to B-cell pro

lenam   432   2 Replies

askrav26

What side-effects have you experienced on oral contraceptives - specifically Mercilon?

What side-effects have you experienced on oral contraceptives - specifically Mercilon?

I'm starting Mercilon in a few days - the doctor had said that because its a low-dose pill, there shouldn't be too many side-effects. I know women have different experiences, but I have read lots of online reviews that were really negative. Could you

MicroGirl   432   2 Replies

microbioflop

Are the side effects worth taking Methotrexate?

Are the side effects worth taking Methotrexate?

I am taking it for Rheumatoid Arthritis. The side effects are pretty serious. I don't see much difference in the Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am hoping that I can hear from someone who has had either good or bad effects from this drug. Thanks.

nwolverton   433   1 Reply

Asiyd

If I was a Patient with Alopecia What would be some symptons?

If I was a Patient with Alopecia What would be some symptons?

Im doing a project so yeaaa.

Umm Yepp

00Rex   434   2 Replies

007nahid

Which feature of cancer cells is targeted by chemotherapy?

Which feature of cancer cells is targeted by chemotherapy?

Which feature of cancer cells is targeted by chemotherapy?

16v   434   2 Replies

00962265

I have thyroid problems and I'm taking pills with unknown side-effects?

I have thyroid problems and I'm taking pills with unknown side-effects?

I have Hyperthyroidism, and I'm taking pills. Propranolol, 40mg. And I have to take them 3 times a day.
My doctor gave me 40mg after I was starting off with 20mg, but the 40mg's were too much for me. So he said that I can split the pill inhalf to get

123bio   436   2 Replies

171807

what are the symptoms or side effects to interferon treatment?

what are the symptoms or side effects to interferon treatment?

what are the symptoms or side effects to interferon treatment?

12174145   437   1 Reply

1023ersin

weight gaining shake dangerous?

weight gaining shake dangerous?

My brother is 14 and is a going to be a freshamn in High School.  He is on the JV Football team and is trying to "beef up."  My father, against my mother and I's will, has bought him a weight gaining shake to help him gain weight. I am very scared th

1674367   442   3 Replies

108779

How to wean myself off caffeine with no or little withdraws?

How to wean myself off caffeine with no or little withdraws?

Drinking coffee all day to stay energized.If I stop drinking it,my energy plummets dramatically.I've heard that consuming too much caffeine,will lower your natural energy,as the caffeine takes over.I'd like to get my natural energy back.I've tried cu

FrankiLu1990   442   3 Replies

linpaco

Is there any reason why I couldn't exercise while having a kidney/bladder infection?

Is there any reason why I couldn't exercise while having a kidney/bladder infection?

I'm being treated for a kidney infection, and besides some back tenderness and intermittent pain, I feel OK overall. No fever or anything. So can I exercise?

speed1122   443   2 Replies

riza

Can you have a kidney infection with no symptoms?

Can you have a kidney infection with no symptoms?

I've had cloudy and slightly darker than usual urine for a little while now, but no pain or fever. Is it possible I have a kidney infection or UTI or is it probably just dehydration? I had been on antibiotics (ciprofloxacin and clindamycin) for a ver

smkt025   443   1 Reply

dave

!!! Urgent !!! - Any guideline for handling brain stroke?

!!! Urgent !!! - Any guideline for handling brain stroke?

My friend gets brain stroke in this afternoon, I would like to know on any general guideline for Brain Stroke "To do lists" and Don't do lists", she stays in hospital and wait for main doctor tomorrow, which is over 8 hours alread

oemBiology   444   8 Replies

oemBiology

will metronidazole pills treat a yeast infection?

will metronidazole pills treat a yeast infection?

I've heard both sides of the story, and im taking it right now im on my second day. What would treat a yeast infection?

ns   444   4 Replies

Dave4Bio

I tried LoOveral and ended up with all the symptoms, i need a ultra low dose pill. would Alesse work?

I tried LoOveral and ended up with all the symptoms, i need a ultra low dose pill. would Alesse work?

I have a very low estrogen count in my body regularly. and the LoOveral gave me every symptom in the book, so i cant even have a normal "low dose". im currently on Loestrin24 and have been on it before but the same breakthrough bleeding keeps occurri

asjey   444   1 Reply

askrav26

if im taking sinus infection medication can i still take the day after pill?

if im taking sinus infection medication can i still take the day after pill?

i need to take the day after pill but im on sinus infection medication. will it still work?

lennaj3891   447   1 Reply

tpolzine

I think I am experiencing male pattern baldness, will changing my diet help stop it or exercising?

I think I am experiencing male pattern baldness, will changing my diet help stop it or exercising?

Is there anything I can do that doesn't require a lot of money?

rjt6250   447   5 Replies

mikelly73

Interferon Treatment in children with Hepatitis C?

Interferon Treatment in children with Hepatitis C?

I have read that Interferon and Peg-Interferon treatment is most effective in patients with Hepatitis C.  However, I have been told my some sources that it is not recommended in children under age 18.  Other sources do not specify.  Does anyone have

102228r   448   5 Replies

112233

what is the best way to lower you cholesterol level naturally,and is the over the counter Cholest-off any good?

what is the best way to lower you cholesterol level naturally,and is the over the counter Cholest-off any good?

I would like to lower my cholesterol level by natural means vs beng on a prescribed medication. I have seen an over the counter  by Sun Valley called Cholest-Off that is suppose to lower your cholesterol . I was wondering how successful it is.

firebucks74   449   5 Replies

tomocha

How good and bad is caffeine for your health?

How good and bad is caffeine for your health?

Does caffeine help your health in any way?

Does the unhealthiness outweigh the healthiness, or vise verse?

And how much is too much, that it can cause some noticeable problems?

Please be very elaborate. I also welcome any amount of extra informati

robber   452   6 Replies

sofresh

Can anyone give me any good experiences of methotrexate?

Can anyone give me any good experiences of methotrexate?

I am soon going to start methotrxate (injections) for psoriatic arthritis but everything I read on the internet says how awful this drug is. Is there anyone out there who takes it and has no horrible side effects?

NWcoaststar   453   1 Reply

ASJ

is there a mathematical model of hepatitis viral b?which is it?

is there a mathematical model of hepatitis viral b?which is it?

is there a mathematical model of hepatitis viral b?which is it?

$abood$   454   1 Reply

robinson12

Has anyone heard of interferon treatment causing the onset of delayed PTSD?

Has anyone heard of interferon treatment causing the onset of delayed PTSD?

Has anyone heard of interferon treatment causing the onset of delayed PTSD?

11111111   454   1 Reply

02bchallenged

Is Hyperhidrosis a disease or a disorder?

Is Hyperhidrosis a disease or a disorder?

I have searched online to find it was a disorder. But I also found that it was a disease.

..Or is it that diseases are also the same as disorders?

Is Hyperhidrosis a disease or a disorder?

186934   456   1 Reply

123456789

wbc in terms of bacterial infection versus viral infections?

wbc in terms of bacterial infection versus viral infections?

shouldnt wbc be increased in bacterial infections and decreased in viral (with exception of EBV)?
why is it that wbcs increase in BIs but decrease in VIs?

nursing111   457   1 Reply

smperry

Ayurvedic oil product.

Ayurvedic oil product.

Attached image of Ayurvedic oil product.

User experience:

I as the end user used this product for head massage at a hair saloon since i was experiencing a headache. This product was recommended by the Hair cutting salon pe

prashantakerkar   457   8 Replies

prashantakerkar

How do viral infections go away?

How do viral infections go away?

So my biology teacher says that unlike antibiotics which kill bacteria, there is no medicine that can treat and kill viral infections and that the medicines we take simply help treat the symptoms.
My question is that when we do get a viral infection,

smperzin   458   2 Replies

nursing12w3

For CHICKENPOX, HOW long would the blistering and scabbing stages last if i drank acyclovir?

For CHICKENPOX, HOW long would the blistering and scabbing stages last if i drank acyclovir?

I broke out in blisters on sunday and today is monday. I drink 4 pills of acyclovir everyday (btw, do i still drink it when i'm in the scabbing stage?)  As for all the other variables like diet, i'm a perfectly healthy person. So when will i enter th

11111111   459   1 Reply

onemustfall!

Can breastfeading spread a kidney infection?

Can breastfeading spread a kidney infection?

My mother just diagnosed with a kidney infection is still breastfeeding my two year old sister. Can she pass it through the breast milk?

sml0920   462   1 Reply

rkkovach

Anyone taking the drug interferon alpha? I was reading about the very odd sife effects.?

Anyone taking the drug interferon alpha? I was reading about the very odd sife effects.?

I read that interferon alpha could alter  your hair texture -- such as making a curly person's hair straight...and vise versa. This is very interesting. Is there anyone out there taking this medication [including anyone taking medication for HIV?] an

1029384756   463   1 Reply

1108

is male pattern baldness normal to a 20-year old man?

is male pattern baldness normal to a 20-year old man?

i am a 20 years old man who is experiencing male pattern baldness, is that normal?

if so, what can i do? i am too young for that and i look young for my age. please help!
my dad has thin hair but never experienced male pattern baldness.

rk90   465   4 Replies

juliejusu

how can I compare kidney with renal dialysis?

how can I compare kidney with renal dialysis?

how can I compare the kidney's method of removing toxins with the renal dialysis method?

Smntnl   466   2 Replies

Anonymous

Is it Possible to have high cholesterol without having hypertension?

Is it Possible to have high cholesterol without having hypertension?

So yeah is it possible to have high cholesterol without suffering from hypertension? I ask it because hypothetically speaking your heart would have to work harder if you have veins clogged by cholesterol. If this is true if you have high cholesterol

tomn126   466   2 Replies

_coco_

Will taking a low dose estrogen pill help stop my period?

Will taking a low dose estrogen pill help stop my period?

I had to have surgery in july in after having my baby in april. About three weeks after my surgery I started taking seasonique birth control and I con't to bleed for almost two months, then I stopped bleeding for about three weeks, then started again

robbie123   466   1 Reply

franki3bon3s

I have a kidney infection that might have lead to blood poisoning?

I have a kidney infection that might have lead to blood poisoning?

I have a kidney infection that went a while before it was diagnosed-what are the symptoms of blood poisoning?

rkoch   466   1 Reply

smlan3