Could one of the world’s most widely used diabetes medicines also protect people from serious heart problems? Scientists have been asking that question about metformin for years. Metformin is usually given to people with type 2 diabetes to help control blood sugar. Because diabetes and heart failure often occur in the same person, researchers have […]

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Statins are among the most widely used medicines for preventing heart attacks and strokes. They lower harmful cholesterol in the blood and can slow the buildup of fatty material inside arteries. The difficult question is deciding who should start taking them before heart disease causes symptoms. Doctors usually estimate a person’s future risk by looking […]

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A compound connected with foods such as pomegranates and walnuts could point scientists toward a new treatment for one of the most stubborn forms of heart failure. Researchers found that urolithin A helped stiff heart tissue relax and reduced several damaging changes linked to the disease. Urolithin A is not simply a nutrient that comes […]

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People with type 2 diabetes are much more likely to develop heart disease than those without diabetes. High blood sugar can damage blood vessels over time, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. Even when blood sugar is controlled, many patients remain at high risk of serious heart problems, so researchers continue […]

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A week and a half after giving birth to her second daughter, Amy Mazur-Hession began feeling back pain. At first, she attributed the pain to the epidural she received during labor. “As the day went on, my hands started to turn really white and I didn’t feel right,” she said. “I thought maybe I was […]

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With 10 minutes left in his regular 6 a.m. fitness class, Kyle Hartley paused his rowing workout to grab a drink of water. He took a few gulps, sat down, then collapsed onto a classmate on a neighboring machine. He wasn’t breathing. His heart had stopped. Someone called 911. The class trainer, Juli Mosnes, and […]

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Millions of Americans may have cholesterol levels that are now considered too high under newly updated heart health guidelines, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham. The research suggests that many people who could benefit from treatment are either not taking cholesterol-lowering medicine or are not receiving enough treatment to reach the latest […]

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Many people believe they need a strict diet to improve heart health, but new research suggests that one small daily habit may still make a difference. Scientists from Penn State examined whether eating one avocado every day could improve markers linked to heart disease in adults with obesity. Their findings, published in the Journal of […]

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Millions of adults have gum disease, but many do not realize that it is more than a dental problem. Gum disease happens when harmful bacteria grow around the teeth and gums. Over time the gums become swollen, sore, and may bleed easily. If the infection continues, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and travel to other […]

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Plastic has become part of everyday life. It is used in food packaging, drink bottles, clothing, household products, cars, and countless other items. As these products wear down, they release tiny pieces of plastic into the environment. Some of these particles are called microplastics, while even smaller ones are known as nanoplastics. These particles are […]

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Plastic has transformed modern life. It is cheap, lightweight, and found in almost every home, office, and hospital. From food packaging and cosmetics to medical tubing and cleaning products, plastics are deeply woven into everyday living. Yet scientists are increasingly concerned that some of the chemicals used in plastics may come with hidden health costs. […]

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When doctors talk about obesity and type 2 diabetes, they often focus on blood sugar levels, body weight, and cholesterol. Yet one of the greatest dangers of these conditions is the damage they cause to blood vessels. This damage can quietly develop over many years and eventually lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other serious […]

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People are often told to eat more fruits and vegetables if they want to stay healthy. The advice sounds simple and easy to follow. But scientists now say that not all fruits and vegetables provide the same health benefits. A new study suggests that many people may be missing an important group of natural compounds […]

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Many people judge the success of a diet by one simple number on a scale. If weight is lost, the diet is considered successful. If the weight eventually returns, many people believe all the effort was wasted. A new study suggests that this view may be overly simplistic. Researchers have discovered that the body may […]

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For many people, checking blood pressure means visiting a doctor’s office a few times each year. However, new research suggests that regularly checking blood pressure at home may offer much greater benefits than many people realize. A large study from Scotland has found that people with high blood pressure who measured their own blood pressure […]

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Artificial intelligence is already changing the way people search for information, translate languages, and communicate. Now, researchers believe the same technology could also help doctors detect heart disease. Heart disease affects hundreds of millions of people around the world and remains one of the leading causes of death. According to global estimates, nearly 18 million […]

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Treating high blood pressure seems simple in theory. Doctors diagnose the condition, prescribe medicines, and expect blood pressure to improve. In reality, controlling hypertension is often much more complicated. High blood pressure is frequently called a silent killer because it can quietly damage the body for years without causing noticeable symptoms. The condition greatly increases […]

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As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself. Normally, damaged cells either repair themselves or die. But some cells enter a state known as senescence, where they stop dividing but remain alive. Scientists have become increasingly interested in these […]

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Heart disease remains the world’s biggest killer. Every year, nearly 18 million people die from cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, heart failure, and other conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. Many of these deaths happen too early and could potentially be prevented if heart problems were found and treated sooner. One of the […]

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Most people have heard the expression “dying of a broken heart.” While it sounds like a figure of speech, doctors know that a real medical condition called broken-heart syndrome does exist. The condition can develop after an extremely stressful event and may cause symptoms that look almost identical to a heart attack. People with broken-heart […]

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