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Brewed Tea Tied to Lower Heart, Diabetes, Cancer Risk
If green tea is already part of your daily routine, you may be giving your health a boost without even realizing it. New research suggests that drinking tea, especially green tea, is linked to a lower risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes and several types of cancer. It...
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Electromagnetic Pulses Improve Stroke Recovery
Stroke survivors might benefit from electromagnetic pulses that stimulate their brains and spur on their recovery, a new study says. This treatment - called electromagnetic network-targeted field (ENTF) therapy - significantly reduced disability in stroke survivors when...
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Night Owls Have Worse Heart Health, But Can Change
Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That may sound surprising but a large study found people who are more active late at night - when most of the population is winding down or already asleep - have poorer overall heart health than the average person."It is not like,...
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Burning Wood Indoors Tied to Heart, Lung Disease
Lighting a fire on a cold winter night can feel cozy. But a new study suggests it may also harm your health, even if you don't burn the wood yourself. Researchers at Northwestern University found that home wood burning is responsible for about 22% of outdoor fine particle...
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Gout Drugs Also Lower Risk for Heart Attack, Stroke
Gout patients could be getting some heart-healthy added benefits from managing their condition effectively, a new study says. Drugs that lower uric acid levels in the blood also appear to reduce a person's risk of heart attack and stroke, researchers reported Jan. 26 in JAMA...
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Trees Lower Heart Disease Risk in Cities
Trees - but not grass or other greenery - are associated with a lower risk of heart disease in cities, a new study says. People living in urban areas with more trees have a 4% lower risk of heart disease, researchers will report in the February issue of the journal...
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Obesity Directly Influences Risk for Dementia
Obesity and high blood pressure are directly linked to a person's risk of dementia, a new study reports. People's odds of developing dementia can be as much as doubled if they have a high body mass index (BMI), researchers reported Jan. 22 in The Journal of Clinical...
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Limits of Sleep-Tracking Devices
Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly....
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Dr. Crandall: Trump's Bruised Hand Explained
President Trump recently drew attention after explaining a bruise on his hand , and mentioning aspirin , during a public exchange with reporters. "I would say take aspirin if you like your heart, but don't take aspirin if you don't want to have a little bruising," he said.
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Medications That Weaken Your Bones
Osteoporosis affects millions of people in the United States and around the world. According to national health statistics, about one in two women and up to one in four men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Its prevalence increases with age, making it a...
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Smartwatches Detect Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems
Smartwatches can greatly improve doctors' ability to detect hidden-but-dangerous heart rhythm problems, a new clinical trial has found. Doctors detected heart arrhythmia four times more often in patients who wore an Apple Watch, researchers reported Jan. 22 in the Journal of...
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Air Pollution Raises Childhood Hypertension Risk
Children might wind up with high blood pressure due to air pollution exposure that occurred in the womb or the cradle, a new study says. Exposure to smog before and after birth increases a child's odds of having higher blood pressure between ages 5 and 12, researchers report...
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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 world's 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 it's saying could help doctors predict your future risk for major diseases, a new study says.An experimental artificial intelligence (AI) called SleepFM can use people's 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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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 Trump's 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 body's 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 Year's 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 Valentine's Day. That's more relevant than you might think, a new evidence review says. The support of a beloved partner can dramatically improve recovery for people who've had a heart attack, heart failure or other...