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Newsbites: Cancer screenings; diet and colorectal cancer; daily activity and heart health

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Cancer Screening Responsible for Drop in Deaths Deaths from cancer have been decreasing over time….

Menopause Plays an Integral Role in Women’s Cardiovascular Risks

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As more women live longer and spend a significant part of their lives in the…

Frontline: Bone health; lower heart disease risk; US breast cancer cases

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Blackcurrant Could Help Protect Bone Health in Older Women Blackcurrant supplements may help reduce bone…

Routine Dental Visits Help Prevent Systemic Diseases

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Maintaining good oral hygiene is not just about preserving a bright smile— it’s vital for…

Food Is Medicine

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Scientific research has well established that our risks for many common chronic diseases (including cardiovascular…

The Many Shades of Grief

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You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….

Ask Dr. Etingin: Calcium scoring test; Lyme Disease

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I have a family history of fatal heart attacks, hypertension, and high cholesterol. My cardiologist…

Be Aware of Subtle Heart Attack Symptoms

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and…

Be Alert for Both Classic and Atypical Signs of Heart Attack

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More than 60 million women in the United States have heart disease, and one of…

Frontline: False-positive mammogram; dementia risk; blockage-related heart attack

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False-Positive Mammogram Result May be Warning of Later Breast Cancer Diagnosis Women who get a…

Cardiac Rehabilitation Still Underutilized

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One of the best ways to improve and speed up your recovery from a major…

MGH Study Suggests Why Moderate Alcohol Intake May Benefit Cardiovascular Health

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The heart and brain benefits of light ­to-moderate alcohol consumption are often debated, as various…

Newsbites: Plant-based foods; insomnia and heart health; omega-6 and blood pressure; health benefits of walking

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Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary…

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…

Be Alert for Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms

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Are you more concerned about the possibility of having cancer or heart disease? Although the…

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…

Uncontrolled Hypertension Makes You a Target for Heart Attack and Stroke

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Do you have high blood pressure, or hypertension (HT)? If you do, are you making…

Gout: Common, Misunderstood, and Curable

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Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. It affects an estimated 8 million…

Lecanemab: The First Drug to Slow Down Alzheimer’s Disease

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According to the National Institute on Aging, heart attacks and strokes are the biggest risks…

Improve Your Diet with Smart Snacking Strategies

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Fitting in Fats for Health

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Far from just padding our waistlines, fats play important roles in our bodies. Having fat…

Newsbriefs: Vitamin D; Red meat and CVD risk; Psyllium and constipation

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MAJOR FINDING: Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Prevent Major Diseases Virtually every tissue in the…

Ask the Experts: October 2022

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Q: What is metabolic syndrome? A: Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that…

Understanding Heart Disease in Women

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

Why Is My Blood Pressure Higher in the Morning?

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If you monitor your blood pressure at home, you may notice that your pressure is…

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…

Frontline: Alzheimer’s Disease; Mediterranean-Style Diet; Timely Heart Attack Care

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Obesity, Physical Inactivity Top Risks Related to Alzheimer’s Disease Eight modifiable risk factors were linked…

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…

Heart Attack Symptoms Don’t Always Occur in Your Chest

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What Anger Is Trying to Tell You

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At its core, anger serves an important purpose. It signals a threat and demands a…

Vitamin D and Your Health: Unanswered Questions

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If you take supplements in an effort to raise your blood levels of vitamin D,…

Ask the Doctor: October 2021

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Q. What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A. A symptom is…

Insomnia Can Be Especially Harmful to Older Adults

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Tossing and turning throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, and nonrestorative sleep are all hallmarks…

Ask Tufts Experts: How to Gain Weight; Heart Health Terms Explained

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Dietary Supplement Myths You Need to Know

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In a 2019 poll, 86 percent of Americans surveyed said they took some kind of…

Women with Diabetes Have a Higher Risk of Heart Attack Than Men

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Diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), but research suggests that the…

Side Effects of Statins and Dementia

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Based on some early studies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added a warning on…

How Salt Affects Blood Pressure

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While most Americans consume too much salt, sodium is an important factor in regulating blood…

Newsbriefs: Poor Sleep & Dementia; Forgo the Fried Foods; Exercise Reduces Risk of Death After Heart Attack; Low-Carb Diets & Diabetes

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Poor Sleep and Dementia Research published in Aging, Feb. 11, suggests that the risk of…

Cardiovascular Risks Higher in People with Depression, but Exercise Helps Both Conditions

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The association between heart disease and depression is well established, and two large studies in…

“Mild” Heart Attack: Symptoms and What to Do When It Happens

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What is a “mild heart attack”? You may have heard the expression and wondered exactly…

Special Report: Eat Better, Shop Better, with this Simple Plan

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we procure, prepare, and consume food. As a…

Diet Swaps for Lowering Your Blood Pressure

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If you have high blood pressure (or would like to avoid it) you probably already…

Is Your Blood Sugar in the Normal Range?

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Blood sugar is also called blood glucose. It is a measurement of the amount of…

Surprising Cocoa Benefits May Include Heart Health and Prediabetes Improvement

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Reduce Cholesterol with Simple Dietary Changes

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