In what is believed to be the first randomized placebo-controlled trial of its kind, patients with a chronic total blockage of a coronary artery who received a nonsurgical procedure to reopen the artery showed statistically ...
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While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the many other hazards of cold ...
Jan 26, 2026
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If you have unused or expired medication, the best thing is to dispose of it. Many people hang on to them, and this just creates opportunity for things to go wrong.
Jan 21, 2026
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Angina pectoris, often shortened to angina, is chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to the heart and most commonly—but not always—a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD). The term derives from Latin and ...
Jan 13, 2026
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A heart attack is a medical emergency that requires an immediate call to the emergency services. However, there are sometimes warning signs that can show up weeks in advance that should prompt you to visit your doctor.
Dec 30, 2025
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If you've been to a medical appointment recently, you may have already interacted with AI. As you describe your symptoms to the doctor, they may ask your permission to use an "AI scribe" to convert audio into medical notes ...
Oct 3, 2025
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As a cardiologist, I frequently meet patients who have stopped taking medicines that could keep them alive. Often it's because they've seen a dramatic headline or a worrying TV report about a drug they rely on. But sometimes, ...
Sep 8, 2025
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A new study by Toho University has revealed that gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils such as evening primrose and borage, can directly relax constricted coronary arteries by blocking a key ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Heart patients who experienced feelings of hopelessness had an increased risk of dying or suffering a heart attack, according to new University of Liverpool research presented at the British Cardiovascular Society.
Jun 3, 2025
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A study published in Child Maltreatment found that in comparison to those who had not been abused in childhood, adults who had experienced both childhood physical and sexual abuse had approximately double the odds of physical ...
Mar 11, 2025
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