Heart Disease
Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge
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BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a high ...
How premature menopause can cause early death: new study
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Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 12, 2024, 5:50 p.m. ET Women who go into menopause before 40 are four times more ...
Cardiologists reveal best fruit to eat to boost heart health
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Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 12, 2024, 4:01 p.m. ET Since fruits have different nutritional values and health benefits, several cardiologists ...
‘Surprisingly’ high number of adults, even those as young as 20, at risk of heart syndrome
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Nearly 90% of adults over age 20 in the United States are at risk of developing heart disease, an alarming new study ...
A new study just confirmed that hormone therapy is safe for menopause symptoms. Here’s why experts are having mixed reactions.
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When preliminary results of the Women’s Health Initiative clinical trial were published in 2003, they upended menopause care in the U.S. The ...
Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk
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Can a burst of anger take a toll on the heart? Previous research has suggested there’s a link between an acute episode ...
Study reveals how anger can increase heart attack, stroke risk
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Health By Tracy Swartz Published May 1, 2024, 2:23 p.m. ET Blowing a fuse after recalling a stressful experience may temporarily impair ...
What is the healthiest fish? The No. 1 pick from a registered dietitian
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Rural Americans more likely to die early from preventable causes
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Challenges Americans deal with when it comes to health care A new poll from KFF finds that health care is the expense ...
Forget counting steps — taking the stairs could save your life
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Fitness exercise By Reda Wigle Published April 29, 2024, 6:29 p.m. ET New research presented last week at a European cardiology conference found ...