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COVID-19 vaccine lowers risk of serious heart problems, study finds

A new nationwide study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 significantly reduces the risk of serious heart and...

Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease

Women in the UK continue to be underdiagnosed and under-treated for cardiovascular diseases, a recent statement from the British Cardiovascular Societies has concluded. While there...

Given 3 years to live at birth, heart defect survivor is now a nurse...

A few days after Mindy Beyer was born, doctors delivered crushing news to her parents: You'll be lucky if your baby lives until age...

Accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s disease

Older adults who are worried about their thinking, memory, or reasoning skills may want to get tested for Alzheimer’s disease. But current tests are...

Common cause of white coat high blood pressure

White coat hypertension, also known as “white coat syndrome,” occurs when a person’s blood pressure is higher in a medical setting but returns to...

Study finds important cause of tinnitus

Tinnitus, commonly known as a ringing in the ears, is something millions of people experience worldwide. It's when you hear sounds—like ringing, buzzing, hissing,...

Foods to avoid for managing high blood pressure and diabetes

If you have high blood pressure (hypertension) or diabetes, making the right dietary choices is key to managing both conditions. What you eat can have...

A safer option to prevent heart attacks and strokes than aspirin

Heart health is a major concern for millions of people worldwide, and finding safer ways to prevent heart attacks and strokes is a top...

Early signs of heart failure everyone needs to know

Heart failure is a serious health condition in which the heart is unable to pump blood as effectively as it should. For those at...

What is ADHD?

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that first appears during childhood. It can last into adulthood. ADHD can lead to a wide range of...