Cardiology
Caffeine intake linked to better vascular health in study
Consuming more caffeine may improve heart health, according to a study published in the Rheumatology journal.
Oct 9, 2024
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Health
EPA finalizes rule to require removal of lead pipes in US water system
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized a rule that will require the removal of all lead pipes from the country's water systems.
Oct 8, 2024
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Health
Why heart patients have trouble sticking to a healthy diet, and three things that help them eat better
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, and managing it effectively requires more than just medical intervention: what you eat plays a crucial role in your heart's health.
Oct 7, 2024
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Health
Commonly used arm positions can substantially overestimate blood pressure readings, study finds
A study led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers concludes that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results and may lead to a misdiagnosis ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Fear of childbirth is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding
The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth—regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows. According to the researchers, the fear of childbirth can ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Health
Poor blood circulation: How to prevent it, how to spot it
Pain, tingling and cramps in your legs and feet may be giving you a warning.
Oct 7, 2024
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Cardiology
New cardiovascular disease risk marker discovered in older women
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have identified a new potential risk marker for cardiovascular disease in women. A new study shows an association between low levels of an anti-inflammatory antibody and the risk of heart ...
Oct 2, 2024
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Health
The role of diet and lifestyle in managing multiple sclerosis
While there's currently no cure for multiple sclerosis, a lot of new treatment options have become available—many in just the last few years. There are pills and capsules taken daily or even a few times a year, injections ...
Oct 1, 2024
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Health
One in three Americans has a dysfunctional metabolism: Clinical trial suggests intermittent fasting could help
More than one-third of adults in the United States have metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that significantly raise a person's risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include high blood ...
Oct 1, 2024
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Health
Companies keep selling harmful products, but history shows consumers can win in the end
In 2023, 42 state attorneys general sued Meta to remove Instagram features that Meta's own studies had shown—and independent research had confirmed—are harmful to teenage girls.
Sep 30, 2024
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