Medications
Antidepressant withdrawal should be taken seriously—researchers investigating ways to help
Misinformation about antidepressants is rife and is probably fueling their rise in use. Chief among these false ideas are:
Mar 17, 2023
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News tagged with brain attack
Cardiology
Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents
Elevated blood pressure and hypertension can cause early cardiac damage during adolescence which is worsened by young adulthood, a paper published in the Journal of Pediatrics concludes. The study was conducted in collaboration ...
Mar 8, 2023
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Health
10 ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Dementia affects millions of Americans—including nearly one in 10 adults over age 65. While the causes of different dementias vary, a 2020 report from a Lancet commission identified several modifiable risk factors that ...
Feb 20, 2023
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Health
Poll finds nearly half of Americans unprepared for medical emergency
A medical emergency can happen at any moment. Will you be prepared?
Jan 20, 2023
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Health
Heart doctor tells why cardiac events spike in winter, symptoms to watch for, what to do
Whether it's because of the cold weather, holiday and family stress, lack of routine or all of the above, heart attack and stroke rates spike during the last two weeks of December, said Northwestern Medicine cardiologist ...
Dec 15, 2022
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Diabetes
Subcutaneous fat emerges as a protector of females' brains
Females' propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms, so-called subcutaneous fat, is protective against brain inflammation, which can result in problems like dementia and ...
Dec 13, 2022
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Health
Experts say time is most critical factor for better stroke outcomes
When it comes to strokes, every second counts. Mayo Clinic experts explain how to recognize the signs of a stroke and how to reduce stroke risk.
Oct 21, 2022
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Genetics
Study uncovers what happens inside artery plaque to trigger strokes
Heart attacks and strokes are a leading cause of death in the United States, but scientists are still working to understand one of their primary triggers. What causes plaque buildup within arteries to become unstable, leading ...
Aug 11, 2022
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Medical research
Scientists revive cells and organs in dead pigs
Scientists announced Wednesday they have restored blood flow and cell function throughout the bodies of pigs that were dead for an hour, in a breakthrough experts say could mean we need to update the definition of death itself.
Aug 7, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Q&A: Four ways to reduce your risk of dementia
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my mid-40s and have two young children. My mother developed memory issues in her early 60s, and it has progressively worsened. Her sisters also have related issues. How can I reduce my risk—and ...
Jul 20, 2022
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