A comparison of two risk prediction tools used to calculate an individual's risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) suggests that the long-term, 30-year risk should be considered in addition to the short-term, 10-year ...
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Migraine is a chronic and debilitating neurological condition affecting women 3 to 4 more times than men. Despite an estimated 1.1 billion people being impacted by the condition, the physiological underpinnings of migraine ...
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A new study shows that women lose more years of life after a heart attack than men. A 50-year-old woman with a large heart attack loses an average of 11 years, while an 80-year-old man with a small heart attack loses an average ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Individuals diagnosed with prediabetes can reduce their long-term risk of death and diabetes-related health complications if they delay the onset of diabetes for just four years through diet and exercise. Guangwei Li of the ...
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When it comes to diagnostic imaging of your heart—such as MRI, CT, SPECT, PET—it can be overwhelming to know what kind of scan is right for you. What is your doctor looking for, and what exactly does the imaging show?
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Many parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affects adults. But did you know that around one in 250 children have elevated cholesterol levels that aren't related to diet, exercise or lifestyle?
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If you want to keep your heart healthy and prolong your life, the answer might be as simple as taking the stairs. A recent study found that climbing stairs could be the key to reducing your risk of premature death and cardiovascular ...
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A previously unknown mechanism by which proteins from the brain are carried to a particular group of sensory nerves causes migraine attacks, a new study shows. This may pave the way for new treatments for migraine and other ...
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Swedish researchers have created a questionnaire test for home use that quickly identifies high risk of heart attack. A study shows that it has the same level of accuracy as blood tests and blood pressure measurements.
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Results from a large stud show that protein analyses taken during the first trimester of pregnancy did not improve predictions for identifying people at risk for experiencing conditions related to having high blood pressure ...
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In some sports, an attacker is a specific type of player, usually one whose role involves aggressive play. Heavy attackers are usually placed up front so they can score some points for the team.
In football, attackers are also referred to as strikers.
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