There has been a sharp increase in the number of people in Japan suffering with the rare but dangerous bacterial condition, streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS). According to reports, cases of this potentially fatal ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Earlier menopause combined with higher risk of cardiovascular disease is linked to an increased risk of thinking and memory problems later, according to a new study published in the online issue of Neurology. In this study, ...
Apr 3, 2024
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A new study has revealed a popular, holistic approach to managing an individual's relationship with food and dieting has one clear benefit—reducing hunger. The Health at Every Size (HAES) practice concentrates on intuitive ...
Apr 3, 2024
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When someone has a heart attack or a stroke, specialized care can give them the best chance of surviving.
Apr 2, 2024
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After weight-loss drugs like Ozempic exploded onto the market, celebrities and social media influencers were quick to spruik their benefits, leading to their rapid rise in use. In the last three months of 2022, clinicians ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Every now and then, scientists develop treatments that end up being even more popular for another condition entirely. Think of Viagra, originally for high blood pressure, now used for erectile dysfunction. Or thalidomide, ...
Apr 2, 2024
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A systematic review of 14 clinical practice guidelines found that guidance on inpatient management of elevated blood pressure (BP) without symptoms is lacking. According to the authors, this lack of guidance may contribute ...
Apr 1, 2024
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Taking a single pill that combines medications targeting cardiovascular disease-related conditions was shown long ago to lower the risk of death from such causes, including heart attacks and strokes.
Apr 1, 2024
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Children and teenagers living with overweight or obesity are more likely to have high blood pressure as adults (aged 50–64 years), suggesting the processes behind the condition could begin as early as childhood, suggests ...
Mar 31, 2024
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Future heart attacks could be better prevented in people visiting their GP with unexplained chest pain, after Keele researchers developed the clearest picture yet of the factors that put them at higher risk. The research ...
Mar 29, 2024
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