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Diabetes Drug Prolonged Pregnancy in Women With Preeclampsia
Metformin, a commonly prescribed diabetes drug, may help stave off preterm birth among women who develop pregnancy-related high blood pressure. Preeclampsia is marked by a sudden spike in blood pressure, protein in urine, or other problems during pregnancy. Preterm...
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High Dairy Intake Linked to Lower Heart Disease Risk
You remember the ad. It asked if you've "got milk?" and said that "milk does a body good. "So, does it? New research suggests it might. In the study, people who consumed more dairy fat actually had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease than those who drank or ate less dairy,...
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Radiation for Breast Cancer Linked to Long-Term Heart Risk
Younger women who undergo radiation for cancer in the left breast have a heightened risk of heart disease years later, a new study finds. Among women who received radiation therapy for left-sided breast cancer, 10.5% developed coronary artery disease over the next 27 years,...
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Three Commutes That Lower Risk for Serious Disease and Early Death
A recent study found that cycling, walking and even taking public transportation reduced the risk for serious disease and death. People who drove their cars to work increased their risk for cancer, heart disease and early death, according to research published in The...
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Boost Heart Health With These 6 Natural Blood Thinners
People at increased risk for heart attack or stroke due to an irregular heart rhythm, existing blood vessel or heart disease, prior heart attack or stroke or other conditions, are often prescribed prescription blood thinning medications. However, according to Healthline,...
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Migraines, More Severe Hot Flashes Linked
Women with a history of migraine headaches may suffer severe hot flashes during menopause, and this combo may boost their risk for heart disease, researchers say. Migraine doesn't cause more or worse hot flashes - or vice versa. But both are believed to be related to changes...
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More Than 40 Percent of Adults Have 'Silent' Heart Disease: Study
Many middle-aged adults with apparently healthy hearts have a "silent" buildup of fatty deposits in their arteries, a large, new study shows. Researchers found that of more than 25,000 50- to 64-year-olds, about 42% had signs of atherosclerosis - a buildup of "plaques" in...
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When You Begin Post-Stroke Rehab is Key to Success
After a stroke, the best time to work on regaining hand and arm use is 60 to 90 days later, according to a new clinical trial. Starting intensive rehab at less than 30 days can be helpful, too, but waiting until six months can be too late for maximum benefit, said...
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Pfizer Recalls All Lots of Anti-Smoking Drug Chantix
Pfizer is expanding the recall of its anti-smoking drug Chantix (varenicline), the company announced Friday. The nationwide recall of all Chantix 0.5 mg and 1 mg tablets was prompted because they may contain levels of a nitrosamine, N-nitroso-varenicline, that are at or...
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Cashews
Delicious, buttery-flavored cashews are the most popular nut in America. Besides being so tasty and versatile, they also pack a nutritional punch. Despite the popular myth that cashews cause weight gain, the truth is snacking on cashews or adding them to salads and other...
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People Synchronize Heart Rates While Listening to Stories
The heart rates of people sync up when listening to a story, a new study finds. "There's a lot of literature demonstrating that people synchronize their physiology with each other. But the premise is that somehow you're interacting and physically present [in] the same...
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Stress Raises Blood Pressure Over Time: Study
If you often feel stressed out, your blood pressure may rise over time alongside higher odds for other heart concerns, a new study indicates. Researchers found adults with normal blood pressure but high levels of stress hormones were more likely to develop high blood...
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FDA Bans Sale of Nearly a Million E-Cigarettes, Juul Remains
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced that it had rejected the applications of nearly a million electronic cigarettes and related products. But it also delayed a decision on the fate of the leading vape product brand, Juul, drawing an outcry from...
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Recent Pot Use Tied to Rise in Heart Attack Risk
Marijuana has been linked to a doubling in the risk of a heart attack in younger adults, no matter how they use it, a new study reports. Eighteen- to 44-year-olds who used pot were twice as likely to have a heart attack compared with non-users, whether they smoked, vaped or...
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Deciphering Salt Choices: Which is The Most Healthful?
Salt has long been villainized by doctors - alongside fat and sugar - as among the worst things you can eat. We have been warned that salt raises blood pressure and increases the risk for stroke and heart problems. As a result, there is a whole food industry devoted to...
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4-in-1 Blood Pressure Pill Safe and More Effective: Study
A four-in-one pill containing "ultra-low doses" of different medications can provide better blood pressure control than standard drug treatment, a new clinical trial from Australia shows. About 80% of people given the "quadpill" achieved a healthy blood pressure of 140/90...
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Marriage, City Living May Help When Heart Disease Strikes
Feelings of despair and hopelessness can raise the odds of death in people battling heart disease, and new research suggests that where you live, as well as your marital status, can also play a role. The study found that heart disease patients who lived in rural areas and...
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'Holiday Heart': When Drinking Triggers Dangerous A-Fib
With Labor Day festivities approaching, you might want to think twice about that cocktail. Or at least you should avoid that second round, especially if you have a history of your heart beating irregularly. A new study appears to confirm the existence of "holiday heart...
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Salt Substitute Cuts Risk For Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease: Study
Using a simple and low-cost salt substitute could slash the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and all-cause mortality in older adults with a history of stroke or high blood pressure. A new study from China found that this strategy could prevent up to one million major...
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Cardiac Arrest? A Drone May Come to Save You
A good Samaritan can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest if a portable defibrillator is nearby. Now, a pilot study suggests a new way to get the devices into bystanders' hands: drones. The study, done in Sweden, found that drone delivery was a feasible way to get...
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Diet That Helps Prevent Heart Disease and ED in Men
The Mediterranean diet can bring many benefits for the human body, including a healthier heart and a sharper brain. But there's another benefit that might be of particular interest to men. Following a Mediterranean diet can lower a man's future risk of erectile dysfunction,...
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How Not to Die of a Silent Heart Attack
Symptoms of a heart attack may be subtle and easily overlooked. But that doesn't mean they are less perilous than a cardiac event that produces pain and pressure. According to recent statistics on heart disease and strokes from the American Heart Association, silent heart...
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Beating America's Deadly Sugar Addiction
A spoonful of sugar may make the medicine go down, but healthcare experts warn that America's addiction to sugar and sweeteners has reached epidemic levels. In fact, it has become the root cause of many chronic illnesses. Sugar is the most popular ingredient added to...
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Why Women Find It Tougher to Quit Smoking Than Men
Women smokers puff fewer cigarettes than men but have more trouble quitting, French researchers report. "Our findings highlight the need to provide smoking cessation interventions tailored to the needs of women," said Ingrid Allagbe, a doctoral student at the University of...
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Just Starting Exercise in Your 60s? It Still Helps Your Heart
If you're a 60-something with heart disease, it's not too late to give your ticker the benefits of a regular workout. Swiss researchers found that survival rates among heart patients who became active later in life were nearly the same as those who'd been exercising for...