Coumadin (drug)

Watch it live: The science of a healthful diet explained

2013-04-08 10:35:00

As a student at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Timothy Harlan was often struck by how little the medical professionals around him seemed to know about healthful eating. Doctors would tell their patients what foods to avoid, but rarely did...

No new blood thinner for heart valves yet

2013-03-27 02:30:05

Q: I had a heart valve replacement 12 years ago. I need to take warfarin to avoid blood clots on the valve. I have been reading about the newer blood thinners that don't require regular blood tests. I am tired of so many blood tests. Can I ask my doctor...

Briefs-Harvard Health

2013-03-20 02:30:04

DON'T IGNORE "MILD" STROKES Many people at risk for heart attack are also at higher risk for stroke, since the underlying disease process--atherosclerosis--can block blood flow to the brain, just as it does in the heart. Although many people know that...

Protect your bones with Vitamin K

2013-02-27 02:30:05

If you want to preserve your bones as you age, don't skimp on vitamin-K rich foods, like deep-green vegetables. While we usually think of calcium--found in dairy products, greens, and fortified products like soy products--as the main nutrient essential...

Milk can lessen the benefits of black tea

2012-10-24 16:50:00

Q: I grew up adding milk to my tea and prefer to drink it like that. Does milk in tea reduce the beneficial effects of the tea? What about soy milk? A: Both green and black tea stimulate the production of nitric oxide in blood vessels. This helps blood...

The case of cranberry juice vs. urinary tract infections

2012-12-19 02:30:20

What's the first thing that comes to mind if you develop a urinary tract infection (UTI)? For many, it's to pick up a bottle of cranberry juice--the legendary natural remedy for a bladder infection. Caused by bacteria (most commonly E. coli), UTIs are...

Lacunar stroke effects small, branch arteries in the brain

2012-09-27 01:05:08

Q: What is a lacunar stroke? How can you prevent having this type of stroke? A: Lacunar strokes, like all strokes, are damaged areas in the brain. Like most strokes, they are caused when the flow of blood to an area of the brain is interrupted. Lacunar...

Temporary loss of vision could herald a stroke

2012-07-18 21:45:08

Q: I temporarily lost the vision in my right eye. It lasted about 5 minutes. The doctor said my eyes looked OK. She called it transient retinal artery occlusion. What is this? Will it happen again? A: With transient retinal artery occlusion, there's a...

Coumadin and cranberry: A dangerous combination?

2012-06-27 17:09:00

Q: I have had blood clots in my lungs, and I take Coumadin to prevent recurrences. When I drank 12 ounces of cranberry-grape juice, it sent my INR level (a measure of anticoagulation) to 16.4, compared with the previous day's level of 6.5. Both levels are...

Feast your eyes on kale

2012-06-15 01:05:41

FARGO, N.D. - �I really need to clean the windshield. It's really dirty,� my husband commented one day about 15 years ago. I was looking straight ahead through the crystal-clear windshield on the passenger side of the vehicle. I strained my neck to peek...

'Real Housewives of Orange County' recap: Happily never after

2012-05-16 06:35:00

Last week we learned that adult children of divorce will almost always revert to childish behaviors. Case in point, Briana, the daughter previously known as The Most Reasonable Person in Orange County, dissolved into a impertinent, recalcitrant,...

LVH plays a role in aspirin-warfarin study

2012-05-04 16:23:12

John and Pat Martin, left, of Smithsburg get information on a Coumadin monitor from Leah Kirkland of Lincare of Hagerstown at the 2013 Senior and Caregiver Expo held Thursday.

2013-05-16 00:00:00