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Dr. Oz on Alcohol: 'Don't Have It for Breakfast'
The new federal guidelines on alcohol announced on Wednesday have dropped specific recommendations on alcohol consumption stating that instead people should drink in moderation. The guidelines which are updated every five years provide language on alcohol moderation...
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First Minimally Invasive Heart Bypass Successful
Open-heart surgery might soon become a thing of the past for people suffering from heart disease caused by clogged arteries. The worlds first minimally invasive heart bypass procedure - done without cutting open the chest wall - has been performed in a 67-year-old man with...
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Sleep Study Data Can Predict Illnesses Years Earlier
Your body is talking while you sleep and what its saying could help doctors predict your future risk for major diseases a new study says.An experimental artificial intelligence AI called SleepFM can use peoples sleep data to predict their risk of developing more than...
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Dr. Crandall: President Trump's Aspirin Use
Kicking off the new year President Donald Trump addressed questions about his health writing on Truth Social that White House doctors had declared him to be in "perfect health."
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Best Treatment for Women With Clogged Arteries
The best treatment for clogged arteries might be different for women than men a new study says. Females with heart disease are often treated with stenting a procedure in which a tiny wire-mesh tube is slipped inside a blocked artery to keep it open. But women might be...
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Dr. Drew Pinsky to Newsmax: Trump Didn't Have MRI; Press Got it Wrong
Dr. Drew Pinsky the chief patient officer at the Wellness Company told Newsmax on Thursday the press continues to get it wrong when it comes to reporting on President Donald Trumps health.
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Does Aspirin Put Trump at Risk? Doctors Urge Caution
President Donald Trump revealed in a Thursday interview with The Wall Street Journal that he is taking a 325-milligram dose of aspirin daily four times the low-dose often called baby aspirin that many doctors recommend for people with cardiovascular disease.
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Newsmax Report on Trump CT Scan Confirmed by WSJ
Newsmax was the first news organization to accurately report that President Donald Trump did not undergo an MRI scan during his October medical visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center but instead received a CT scan a key detail that was confirmed this week.
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Be Aware of Elevated Cortisol Symptoms
Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a key role in regulating metabolism immune function and the bodys response to stress. Often called the "stress hormone" cortisol naturally rises and falls throughout the day and increases during physical or...
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Money Worries Hasten Heart Aging, Death
Fretting over making ends meet ages your heart just as much as classic risk factors for heart disease a new Mayo Clinic study says. Financial strain and food insecurity are the strongest drivers of accelerated heart aging researchers reported in the journal Mayo Clinic...
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Israeli Study Finds Cancer Tumors May Improve Heart Function
Scientists at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa conducted a surprising study revealing that cancerous serum in mice reduced fibrosis in the heart muscle.
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How to Prevent 'Holiday Heart Syndrome'
The combination of holiday partying stress and cold weather can result in "holiday heart syndrome." More people die from heart-related conditions between Christmas and New Years than at any other time of year according to the American Heart Association AHA.Dr. Keith...
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How Depression, Anxiety Raise Heart Disease Risk
Depression and anxiety are linked to a higher risk of heart attack heart disease and stroke and researchers now think they know why. These mood disorders appear to drive brain activity and nervous system responses that place additional stress on the heart researchers...
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How Love Helps the Heart Heal
Hearts are often associated with love especially around Valentines Day. Thats more relevant than you might think a new evidence review says. The support of a beloved partner can dramatically improve recovery for people whove had a heart attack heart failure or other...
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Smartwatch Helps Defuse Children's Temper Tantrums
Parents can better defuse their kids temper tantrums with the help of AI-powered smartwatch monitoring a new study says. Smartwatch alerts of an impending tantrum helped parents swoop in within seconds cutting by more than half the duration of outbursts by young children...
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Uterine Fibroids Linked to Heart Risks
Uterine fibroids could be an early warning flag for heart disease among women a new study says. Women diagnosed with uterine fibroids have a more than 80% higher risk of developing heart disease researchers reported today in the Journal of the American Heart...
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Blood Pressure Pills Recalled Due to Contamination
A widely used blood pressure medication is being pulled from shelves after testing suggested some batches may contain traces of other drugs. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has recalled several lots of bisoprolol fumarate and hydrochlorothiazide tablets sold under the brand name...
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When Are You Too Old to Shovel Snow?
With several inches of snow falling across the U.S. this week experts warn that shoveling snow may be risky - and in some cases even fatal - for certain individuals. Each winter thousands of Americans are injured while clearing snow and emergency rooms see sharp...
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Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Clogged Arteries
Air pollution could be contributing to clogged arteries a new study says. People exposed long-term to common air pollutants have an increased risk of advanced heart disease caused by hardened arteries researchers reported Thursday at the annual meeting of the Radiological...
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Diabetes Raises Sudden Cardiac Death Risk
Diabetes can be literally heart-stopping a new study asserts. People with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes have a dramatically higher risk of sudden cardiac death which occurs when the heart stops beating researchers reported today in the European Heart Journal. They also...
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5 Cardiologist-Approved Heart-Healthy Breakfasts
Cardiologists say that what you eat for breakfast can influence not only how your day unfolds but also your long-term heart health. Eating breakfast provides a strong foundation for the day and is a smart way to support cardiovascular wellness - provided it includes the...
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Drug Helps Stroke Patients Who Miss Treatment Window
Stroke patients who cant get to the hospital quickly enough to be eligible for the usual clot-busting treatments may soon have another option results from a mid-stage trial suggest. Currently available thrombolytic drugs must be given within a few hours after symptoms...
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Painkillers Tied to Heart Failure Misdiagnoses
A painkiller alternative to opioids could be tricking doctors into misdiagnosing heart failure a new study warns. Drugs like gabapentin and pregabalin are frequently prescribed to treat nerve pain researchers said. But a side effect of these drugs is fluid retention...
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Study: Men's Beer Bellies Raise Heart Failure Risk
That beer belly a guys toting around could mean trouble for his heart a new study says. Said belly fat is linked to changes in heart structure that can contribute to heart failure researchers reported Monday at the Radiological Society of North Americas annual meeting in...
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Sticking to a Regular Bedtime Lowers Blood Pressure
A step as simple at sticking to the same bedtime each night could improve a persons blood pressure new research suggests. In just two weeks people whose more haphazard bedtimes shifted to a regular bedtime saw improvements in blood pressure that were equal to those seen...