Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What are people asking about COVID-19—and what do doctors wish patients knew?
In the first days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was full of questions.
Mar 10, 2025
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High Blood Pressure
Cardiology
Insomnia and lack of sleep linked to high blood pressure in teens
Teenagers who do not get the recommended amount of sleep may be at an increased risk for high blood pressure, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle ...
Mar 7, 2025
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Cardiology
Levels of select vitamins and minerals in pregnancy may be linked to lower midlife blood pressure risk
Women with higher levels of essential minerals circulating in their blood during pregnancy, particularly copper and manganese, along with vitamin B12, had a lower risk of developing high blood pressure in middle age, about ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Diabetes
Gestational diabetes: What to know during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of significant change for a woman's body. Hormones fluctuate, energy levels shift and new challenges arise. One challenge that some women face is gestational diabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels ...
Mar 6, 2025
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Health
France warns against weight loss supplements using Garcinia plant
France warned Wednesday against dietary supplements promising weight loss that use the tropical plant Garcinia cambogia after a range of rare but serious side effects including one death were reported.
Mar 5, 2025
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Cardiology
Longer breastfeeding linked to blood pressure lowering effects of certain infant gut bacteria
An observational study found that infants who had more diverse bacteria in their gut had lower childhood blood pressure, and this protective association was stronger if they were breastfed for at least six months. The findings ...
Mar 4, 2025
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Health
How springing forward to daylight saving time could affect your health—and how to prepare
Most of America "springs forward" Sunday for daylight saving time and losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day. It also could harm your health.
Mar 3, 2025
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Pregnancy blood test 'rapid sensor' can detect birth risks earlier
University of Queensland researchers have developed a new rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications, such as gestational diabetes, preterm birth risks and hypertension, as early as 11 weeks—with a simple blood ...
Feb 27, 2025
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Overweight & Obesity
England subsidizes drugs like Ozempic for weight loss. Could Australia follow?
People with a high body weight living in England can now access subsidized weight-loss drugs to treat their obesity. This includes Wegovy (the weight-loss dose of Ozempic, or semaglutide) and Mounjaro (one of the brand names ...
Feb 26, 2025
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Health
Know your heart attack risks and how to reduce them
Heart disease is the root cause of heart attacks and the leading cause of death for men, women and people across most racial and ethnic groups. But the good news is you can lower your risk through healthy lifestyle choices ...
Feb 25, 2025
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