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Tomato juice: Could 1 cup per day keep heart disease at bay?

Tomato juice: Could 1 cup per day keep heart disease at bay?

Researchers have recently investigated the potential benefits of tomato juice on cardiovascular risk. Although the team reported reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol levels, the results are not entirely convincing. Can tomato juice protect against cardiovascular disease? Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for the most deaths in the United States. People can modify certain risk factors, […]

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Lack of motivation: Does inflammation alter brain systems?

Lack of motivation: Does inflammation alter brain systems?

Researchers from Emory University examine new evidence about how low-grade inflammation could impact a person’s level of motivation. This may also have implications for the treatment of some cases of depression. Researchers are taking a closer look at evidence directly connecting inflammation with a lack of motivation. The idea that depression or symptoms of depression […]

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Urinary Retention

Urinary Retention

What causes urinary retention? Urinary retention can result from obstruction of the urethra nerve problems medications weakened bladder muscles Obstruction of the Urethra Obstruction of the urethra causes urinary retention by blocking the normal urine flow out of the body. Conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia — also called BPH — urethral stricture, urinary tract […]

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Lasix (furosemide) vs. Demadex (torsemide)

Lasix (furosemide) vs. Demadex (torsemide)

Lasix (furosemide) vs. Demadex (torsemide): What’s the difference? Lasix (furosemide) and Demadex (torsemide) are diuretics (water pills) used to treat edema (water retention) due to congestive heart failure, kidney disease, chronic kidney failure, or liver disease. Lasix and Demadex are also used with other high blood pressure medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lasix […]

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Lasix (furosemide) vs. bumetanide

Lasix (furosemide) vs. bumetanide

Lasix (furosemide) vs. bumetanide: What’s the difference? Lasix (furosemide) and bumetanide are potent diuretics (water pills) used treat excess accumulation of fluid or swelling of the body (edema) caused by heart failure, kidney disease, chronic kidney failure, or liver disease. Lasix is also used with other high blood pressure medications to treat high blood pressure […]

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ACA’s Medicaid Expansion May Have Lowered Heart Disease Deaths

ACA’s Medicaid Expansion May Have Lowered Heart Disease Deaths

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New research supports the notion that Obamacare has improved the health of Americans: State expansions in Medicaid appear to have cut the number of deaths from heart disease. Counties in states with expanded Medicaid experienced an average of four fewer deaths from heart disease per […]

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AHA News: Torn Heart Artery Put Young Mom on Verge of Death

AHA News: Torn Heart Artery Put Young Mom on Verge of Death

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — As Jara Herron walked down her hallway to feed her 10-day-old baby, she didn’t feel right. She was nauseous. Her chest felt like elephants were sitting on it. Then Herron tried to pick up her baby and couldn’t. Her right arm went numb […]

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American Soldiers’ Hearts in Worse Shape Than Civilians’

American Soldiers’ Hearts in Worse Shape Than Civilians’

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, June 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — New research shatters the image of U.S. soldiers as the epitome of fitness and primed for battle: Instead, they are less likely to have ideal blood pressure than their civilian counterparts. In fact, less than one-third of active Army personnel have […]

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Health Tip: Headphones and Hearing Loss

Health Tip: Headphones and Hearing Loss

(HealthDay News) — About 1 in 5 teens has some degree of hearing loss, says the American Osteopathic Association. Latest Hearing News Experts think many instances could be linked to headphone use. To avoid headphone-induced hearing loss, the association suggests: Listen to music at less than 60 percent of maximum volume. Listen to music for […]