Health
Hormonal changes may trigger migraines in some women
(HealthDay) -- Hormonal changes are a major reason women are far more likely than men to have migraine headaches, research suggests.
Mar 23, 2012
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Cardiology
World-first hypertension treatment a success
Researchers at The University of Western Australia have taken a step forward in the fight against high blood pressure after the first human trials of a ground-breaking treatment produced successful results.
Aug 31, 2017
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Diabetes
U.S. sees drop in deaths linked to diabetes
(HealthDay) -- Healthier lifestyles and better disease management led to a sharp drop in death rates for Americans with diabetes between 1997 and 2006, especially deaths caused by heart disease and stroke, a new federal ...
May 22, 2012
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Health
Achieving patient-centered care across the spectrum
Providing patient-centered care consistently in clinical practice requires practitioners who are able to recognize that different clinical situations require different approaches and are skilled enough to adapt.
May 13, 2014
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Health
Younger doctors prescribe more drugs to reduce heart risk but offer less lifestyle advice
Patients with heart disease risks are more likely to be prescribed cardiovascular (CV) drugs if they see a younger doctor and recommended to change their lifestyle if they see an older doctor, according to research in the ...
May 16, 2011
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Health
Why physical activity matters now more than ever
Physical inactivity, which results in conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, low mood, and high blood pressure, costs the NHS over £455 million every year—and the contribution to excess morbidity and mortality since ...
Nov 30, 2020
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Neuroscience
'Harmless' condition shown to alter brain function in elderly
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say a common condition called leukoaraiosis, made up of tiny areas in the brain that have been deprived of oxygen and appear as bright white dots on MRI scans, is not a harmless part of the ...
Aug 13, 2012
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Genetics
Older adults should be regularly screened for heart disease, diabetes risk
Measuring waistline, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood fats, and blood sugar during doctor visits can detect heart disease and diabetes earlier, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society.
Jul 31, 2019
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Health
Managing your risk of carotid artery disease
Carotid artery disease occurs when the blood vessels supplying your brain and head, known as carotid arteries, are damaged or blocked by fatty deposits. These deposits contain cholesterol that organizes as a plaque, which ...
Sep 20, 2023
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Hot weather associated with increased stroke risk in older people
Emergency visits for stroke are elevated after a heatwave, according to research presented today at ESC Asia, a scientific congress organized by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology ...
Dec 1, 2022
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