Pythons don't nibble. They chomp, squeeze, and swallow their prey whole in a meal that can approach 100% of their body weight. But even as they slither stealthily around the forest, months or even a year may pass between ...
Mar 19, 2026
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Blood thinners are a common medication for much of the older adult population, prescribed to prevent blood clots that can cause adverse events like heart attack or stroke. They are often stopped prior to most surgeries because ...
Mar 10, 2026
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For older people with irregular heart rhythms who are at high risk of stroke and bleeding, standard care (including the use of blood thinners when indicated) was found to be the better choice compared to a promising, catheter-based ...
Nov 10, 2025
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Among patients undergoing panniculectomy to remove excess abdominal skin, those with previous COVID may be at higher risk of serious blood clot-related complications called venous thromboembolism (VTE), reports a study in ...
Oct 29, 2025
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We've all seen them: 30-second television ads from attorneys, targeting those who've had a negative side effect after using a pharmaceutical product: "If you or a loved one suffered serious medical complications … you may ...
Oct 28, 2025
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Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and the University of Vermont have developed a more precise way to assess stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a condition that affects 10.5 million Americans and ...
Oct 6, 2025
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Inflammatory bowel disease, in which the immune system attacks the gut, is a painful chronic condition that affects three million Americans. Rates of IBD are rising, and there's currently no cure. IBD can also be deadly: ...
Aug 25, 2025
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Researchers at the University of Vermont have developed a more precise way to assess stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a condition that affects 10.5 million Americans and is a leading cause of stroke.
Aug 6, 2025
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Seven-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard, 34, recently joined a growing list of NBA athletes to be sidelined by a diagnosis of deep-vein thrombosis, or DVT.
May 13, 2025
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This year, the sports pages have brought a serious health concern back into the spotlight.
May 5, 2025
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