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New research points to lower ideal blood pressure
A major new study suggests pushing blood pressure lower than current norms could prevent more heart attacks and strokes—at a cost.
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Doctors warn over unexplained leg pain in the morning
A simple pain in your leg when you wake up could be an early warning sign doctors say you shouldn’t ignore.
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Doctors warn blood pressure drugs may cause persistent cough
A stubborn cough might not be illness at all, but something far closer to your daily routine.
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TV star Sandra Lee thought the symptoms were harmless — suffered a stroke
Dermatologist Sandra Lee was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke while filming her TV show. She...
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When low vitamin D isn’t about lack of sun
You’re doing everything right, yet your vitamin D levels won’t budge.
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New research points to lower ideal blood pressure
A major new study suggests pushing blood pressure lower than current norms could prevent more heart attacks and strokes—at a cost.
Body
Doctors warn over unexplained leg pain in the morning
A simple pain in your leg when you wake up could be an early warning sign doctors say you shouldn’t ignore.
Body
Doctors warn blood pressure drugs may cause persistent cough
A stubborn cough might not be illness at all, but something far closer to your daily routine.
Body
TV star Sandra Lee thought the symptoms were harmless — suffered a stroke
Dermatologist Sandra Lee was rushed to the hospital after suffering a stroke while filming her TV show. She...
Studies highlight possible risks of sleeping too long
New research suggests that while too little sleep is harmful, regularly sleeping more than nine hours may also be linked to increased health risks.
Trial examines pill-based treatment for sleep apnea
Researchers say a medication originally used for epilepsy may significantly reduce breathing interruptions in people with sleep apnea, raising the possibility of a pill-based treatment.
Women in these jobs face the highest risk of burnout
New research suggests women working in several specific industries are far more likely to experience burnout than their male colleagues. Experts warn the combination...
Experts highlight lesser-known physical sign of dementia
A subtle movement in the hands may sometimes signal an overlooked physical sign of dementia, experts say.
Study suggests dementia risk could be detected up to 25 years earlier
Early changes linked to dementia may be visible up to 25 years before symptoms.
One hour less sleep: Why daylight saving time can be hard on the heart
When the clocks move forward in spring, many people notice only a little extra fatigue, but the change may have greater effects on the body than one might expect.