Summer is in full swing, and some parts of the U.S. have already experienced record-high temperatures. Exposure to extreme heat—the leading cause of weather-related deaths—can lead to heat exhaustion, heat stroke and ...
Jun 27, 2024
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The last time your blood pressure was measured, did you rush to the appointment while sipping coffee? Were you perched on an exam table with your legs dangling or your arm hanging? Were you chatting with a medical staff member ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for women, and gaps in care and access persist between women and men. Addressing those gaps could lead to an increase of at least 1.6 million years of quality life and ...
Jun 26, 2024
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Thanks to information surrounding the menopause, almost everyone knows something about how age affects hormone levels—in women.
Jun 24, 2024
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It's only the first day of summer and record high temperatures are already being reported across much of the U.S. That's prompted the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the world's ...
Jun 21, 2024
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You might think electrolytes are some kind of lab-made superfuel for elite athletes and those who want to be like them.
Jun 20, 2024
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It's summertime and the kids are home from school when one day they walk into the kitchen and say, "I'm bored!"
Jun 18, 2024
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The number of individuals in the U.S. who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021, while the prescribing and filling of antihypertensive medication during pregnancy ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Figuring out health care can be a challenge for anybody. For LGBTQ people, many of whom routinely encounter discrimination when they need such care, it can be daunting.
Jun 13, 2024
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Losing the ability to smell properly—a common sensory deficit as people age—may help predict or even contribute to the development of heart failure, new research suggests.
Jun 10, 2024
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