Angina treatment: Stents, drugs, lifestyle changes — What’s best? Options for your angina treatment can include lifestyle changes, medicines, or angioplasty and stenting. Discover the benefits and risks of each treatment. By Mayo Clinic Staff Reduced blood flow to the heart can cause a type of chest pain called angina. Angina is a symptom that … Read more
Niacin to improve cholesterol numbers Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoprotein — also called HDL — cholesterol, the “good” cholesterol, and lower triglycerides. By Mayo Clinic Staff Niacin is an important B vitamin that may raise levels of high-density lipoprotein — also called HDL — cholesterol, the “good” … Read more
Surgery for stress urinary incontinence in women Surgery may provide a long-term solution for women with stress urinary incontinence when other treatments don’t work. Learn about your options for surgery. By Mayo Clinic Staff Stress urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control when you exert pressure on your bladder by coughing, sneezing, laughing, exercising … Read more