Little do they realize that a tan is the body's indicator of skin damage. Repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun can lead to wrinkles and faster aging, suppression of the immune system and development of skin cancer. Considering that millions of people have their blood pressure checked every day, it is surprising that this measurement can be so tricky.
Mistakes are common and the consequences of inaccuracies can be serious.
These drugs lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Doctors tell us that these medications have hardly any side effects, and for most people that seems to be true. But a darker side to these drugs is beginning to surface. If a drug that cured Alzheimer's disease were to be discovered next week, it would not need to be advertised. Such a breakthrough would be front-page news.