Testosterone is viewed by many aging men as a fountain of youth, a way to restore sexual function as well as improve muscle tone. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has just announced an additional risk associated with the treatment, blood clots in the veins. Blood clots in the veins or venous thromboembolism (VTE), includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The risks of … [Read more...]
E-Cigarettes: A Benefit Or Health Risk?
Electronic or e-cigarettes are devices designed to mimic cigarettes. The metal tubes are designed to look like real cigarettes and contain a cartridge filled with a nicotine-laced liquid that is vaporized by a battery-powered heating element. The nicotine vapor is inhaled by smokers when they draw on the device, as they would do with a regular cigarette. Most e-cigarettes claim to contain nicotine … [Read more...]