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Mammograms Can Help Assess Women's Heart Health As Well

Mammograms can be used to screen for more than just breast cancer, researchers say. The X-ray breast scans also can be used to assess calcium deposits in arteri

Women More Vulnerable To Heart Risk Factors

Lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, smoking and blood pressure have a greater impact on the heart health of women than men, a new study says. Women with poor

'Broken Heart Syndrome' Doubles Risk of Hospitalization

a man with Alzheimer s disease wandering his home for nearly a week after the untimely death of his wife, before collapsing himself. after finding his wife Bets

Two-Drug Combo Lowers Cholesterol Better Than Statins Alone

but high-risk heart patients may have an even better option, a new evidence review says. Combining statins with another drug, ezetimibe, significantly reduces t

High-Tech T-Shirt Tracks Patients' Vitals

A high-tech T-shirt loaded with sensors can help track patients vital signs after their release from a hospital, researchers say. The shirt could help people re

FDA Approves Tremfya for Active Crohn Disease in Adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Tremfya (guselkumab) for adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn disease. This approval is th

FDA OKs Amvuttra To Treat Heart Conditions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for a serious heart condition that affects thousands of people. The drug, called Amvuttra (v

Rare Red Meat Allergy Linked To More Tick Species

A rare red meat allergy, usually linked to a bite from the lone star tick, may also be caused by other tick species found in different parts of the U.S., a new

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