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Why risk factors matter: 99% of heart attack, stroke victims, had one
Heart attacks, heart failure, and strokes are often perceived as sudden and unexpected events. However, a recent study has shed…
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Not all heart attack patients receive the same type of care, researchers find
Heart attacks, also known as acute myocardial infarctions, have been a leading cause of death in the United States. However,…
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A pastor collapsed at home while wrapping Christmas presents. Doctors found his heart was “hard as cement.”
Pastor Kelvis Reid faced a life-threatening situation when he was diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a complex condition that primarily affects…
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For some Zimbabwe children with heart disease, a rare lifeline restores hope
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Tubes snaked across 3-year-old Gracious Chikova’s bandaged chest in the intensive care unit of a government hospital…
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Medicaid fight puts partisan mistrust at heart of health care policy issues
The recent Republican policy bill that aimed to cut Medicaid funding by $1 trillion in order to fund tax cuts…
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Cannabis use linked to a doubled risk of heart disease death, new study finds
As marijuana use continues to rise across the United States, researchers have been studying the potential link between cannabis use…
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A woman’s heart suddenly stopped. Two passing nurses saved her life.
Merryl Hoffman, a 63-year-old attorney, had always been diligent about taking care of her heart. With a history of marathon…
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FDA expands COVID vaccine warning about heart side effect risk for young males
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently directed Pfizer and Moderna to update the warning labels on their COVID-19…
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Laverne Cox on Clean Slate Cancellation: ‘A Dagger to My Heart’
Laverne Cox, known for her groundbreaking roles in television and film, recently opened up about the cancellation of her Amazon…
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Pope Francis’ cause of death was stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican says
Pope Francis, the beloved Catholic leader, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. His death follows a series…
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