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Stroke Causes, Warning Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments

Stroke Causes, Warning Signs, Symptoms, and Treatments

What are the types of stroke? Strokes are usually classified by what mechanism caused the loss of the blood supply, either ischemic or hemorrhagic. A stroke may also be described by what part of the brain was affected (for example, a right temporal stroke) and what part of the body stopped working (stroke affecting the […]

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Many Women With Heart Disease Falling Short on Exercise

Many Women With Heart Disease Falling Short on Exercise

Latest Heart News FRIDAY, April 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Too many women with heart disease aren’t heeding exercise guidelines, and that could translate into even more health problems down the road, new research suggests. “Physical activity is a known, cost-effective prevention strategy for women with and without cardiovascular disease, and our study shows worsening […]

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Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Up Women’s Odds for Heart Trouble

Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Up Women’s Odds for Heart Trouble

Latest Heart News THURSDAY, April 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Antibiotics can be lifesaving, but using them over a long period might raise the odds of heart disease and stroke in older women, a new study suggests. Researchers tracked the health of nearly 36,500 U.S. women over an average follow-up of nearly eight years. During […]

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Rekindling Your Sex Life After a Heart Attack

Rekindling Your Sex Life After a Heart Attack

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News THURSDAY, April 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Having sex after a heart attack is a concern not only for men, but for many women, too. Because of fear and a lack of information, many may think it’s no longer possible to enjoy a sex life. Fortunately, that’s rarely […]

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Swollen Ankles and Swollen Feet

Swollen Ankles and Swollen Feet

Source: Getty Images Swollen ankles and swollen feet definition and facts Swelling of the ankle and feet is relatively frequent symptom in most people. In itself it does not represent a disease but rather the symptom of an underlying disease. Causes of swollen ankles and feet are numerous and include the following: Most people who […]

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32 Causes of Chest Pain: Signs and Symptoms

32 Causes of Chest Pain: Signs and Symptoms

Source: Getty Image What Is Chest Pain? Chest pain is discomfort or pain anywhere from a person’s neck to the upper part of the abdomen. The discomfort or pain may be described as: Tightness Squeezing Crushing Tearing (or ripping) Stabbing Burning Aching Sharp Dull Palpitations (uneasiness or discomfort in chest because of a rapid heartbeat) […]

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AHA News: Woman Almost Declared Dead No Stranger to Heart Trouble

AHA News: Woman Almost Declared Dead No Stranger to Heart Trouble

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2019 (American Heart Association News) — Jeff and Melanie Baldwin were hanging a picture in the dining room of their Las Vegas home when Melanie collapsed. Jeff grabbed his phone and dialed 911. Preparing for the ambulance to arrive, he closed the bedroom doors to keep their four cats […]

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Tiny Self-Guided Robot Navigates Through the Heart

Tiny Self-Guided Robot Navigates Through the Heart

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many older Americans may remember “Fantastic Voyage” — the 1966 film where scientists and the vessel they were in shrank to microscopic size and traveled through the human body. Now, science fiction may be getting closer to reality. Researchers say they’ve created a tiny medical […]