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Study Reveals New Insights in Hormone Replacement Therapy Risks

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Swedish researchers have conducted a study examining how seven types of hormone replacement therapy (HRT)…

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Be Less Risky Than You Think

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Hormone therapy (HT) works well to ease common menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night…

Modifiable Lifestyle Habits Are Central to New A-fib Guideline

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An updated atrial fibrillation (A-fib) treatment guideline redefines how the disease should be managed and…

Be Sure to Shovel Snow Safely This Winter

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Snow is for sledding, snowball fights, and snowmen. It’s not for your driveway— but unfortunately,…

Newsbriefs: Switching Blood Thinners; Sleep Colder; Hobby Means Happy; Poor Sleep After Menopause

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A Switch to New Blood Thinners May Not Suit Frail Elders New blood thinners developed…

Newsbites: hearing loss; weekend warriors; weight loss supplement warning; low dose aspirin

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Treating Hearing Loss May Reduce Cognitive Decline in At Risk Older Adults In a randomized…

Relieve Vaginal Dryness and Revive Your Postmenopausal Sex Life

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Vaginal dryness due to declining estrogen levels is one of the most common complaints among…

Newsbites: Erythritol and cardiovascular events; strength training and blood pressure; brain health and blueberry polyphenols

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Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events A study found that higher levels of the popular…

Preventing a Stroke

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Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause…

Thorough Preparation Is Key for Knee Replacement

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If you have a total knee replacement (TKR) this year, you’ll have plenty of company:…

What Are the Dangers of Erythritol?

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Erythritol is a natural sugar substitute made by fermenting corn, called a sugar alcohol. Other…

Obesity is a Disease: Why, and Why it Matters

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There has been a pervasive idea in society that obesity is a sign of personal…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Antihistamines; Ablation for varicose vein; Dyspnea

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What are antihistamines, and how do they work? Antihistamines are medications that reduce or block…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Low-dose aspirin; Dementia symptoms; Antidepressants and sexual side effects

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Why is low-dose aspirin recommended for prevention of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke?…

Frontline: Popular Blood-Thinning Drug, Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hospitalizations for COVID-19

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Study Suggests One Popular Blood-Thinning Drug Outperforms Another People who have an abnormal heart rhythm…

Understanding Heart Disease in Women

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© Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesHeart disease kills more women than all cancers combined….

Updates on a New Alopecia Treatment

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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), alopecia areata is a disease of the…

What’s Your ASCVD Risk?

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly referred to as simply cardiovascular disease or heart disease, is…

Take Shortness of Breath Seriously; It May Be a Symptom of Heart Failure

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About 5.7 million Americans have heart failure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Fight Free Radicals with Antioxidants

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If “free radicals” sounds to you like a ’60s protest chant, you haven’t been keeping…

Patient Participation Is a Must for Optimum Hip Replacement Outcome

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More than 350,000 hip replacement surgeries are performed each year in the U.S. And the…

Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass: Types of Bariatric Surgery

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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are three types of bariatric surgeries…

Why Do I Bruise So Easily? Common Causes for Bruising

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Bruising is caused by breaks in tiny blood vessels that are beneath your skin but…

An Irregular Heartbeat May Be a Sign of Atrial Fibrillation

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Atrial fibrillation (A-fib), an abnormal heart rhythm, is estimated to affect as many as 6…

Atherosclerosis Treatment: Can You Reverse Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries?

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Atherosclerosis is a clogged artery due to plaque formation. Arteries are the blood vessels that…

Several Options Can Relieve Vaginal Dryness and Revive Your Sex Life

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The hormone changes that occur during and after menopause often are accompanied by unwelcome changes…

Skin Problems Are Common in Older Adults

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Even if you never had skin problems in your youth, it’s common to suffer from…

COVID Memory Loss and Brain Fog is Becoming More Common

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COVID-19 is a new version of an old virus called coronavirus. Most of the effects…

For Some Women, the Benefits of Hormone Therapy Outweigh the Risks

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Results released in 2006 from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—a large, randomized trial that studied…

What is a Silent Stroke?

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A regular stroke is a 911 emergency. It is an interruption of blood flow to…

Alcohol and Your Health

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Drinking alcohol may be a regular part of your diet—perhaps a glass of wine or…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Anticholinergic drugs; Alcohol and antibiotics; Symptoms of pancreatic cancer

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I’m 75, and I take a medication called Detrol to help control urinary incontinence. I’ve…

How Your Medications Interact with Food Intake

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Many concerns about interactions between medications and foods are unfounded. Understanding how foods interact with…

Chocolate Benefits for Your Brain May Include Memory and Mood Improvement

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Eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate may benefit health in many ways. In fact, some…

Swollen Feet May Require Medical Attention

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Swollen feet can be a normal inflammatory reaction due to overuse or a strain—the result…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Ablation for varicose veins … Constipation … Antihistamines

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Q: My doctor has recommended a procedure called ablation to remove a painful varicose vein…

Newsbriefs: Cardiac Rehabilitation; Prostate Cancer; Five Habits to Avoid Chronic Disease; Warfarin Timing

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Few Seniors Take Part in Cardiac Rehabilitation There is strong evidence that cardiac rehabilitation programs…

Omega-3 Benefits and Deficiency Symptoms

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The one supplement most experts recommend to almost everyone—no matter your age, height, weight, or…

Vaccination Remains Your Best Defense Against Flu

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If you haven’t had your flu shot yet, there’s still time—while flu peaks around February,…

Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy

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Results released in 2006 from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI)—a large, randomized trial that studied…

6. In the Event of a Heart Attack

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Heart attacks happen to someone in the U.S. every 40 seconds. According to the Centers…

7. Treatment: Advanced Procedures

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Treatment for heart failure begins with lifestyle changes and medications. When these therapies are not…

6. Treatment: Taking the Right Medications

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Heart failure lasts a lifetime, but it can be treated for a lifetime by making…