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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.
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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...
Doctor highlights these surgeries as the most painful
Modern treatment has made surgeries less invasive, but both the procedures themselves and the recovery period can still be very demanding. The article is...
Simple neck test could help spot meningitis symptoms at home
A simple neck movement many people ignore could be an early warning sign of a serious infection.
Study links PFAS exposure to adolescent bone development
New research suggests that everyday “forever chemicals” may quietly affect children’s bone development long before adulthood.
Study reveals why mosquitoes target certain people
Mosquitoes don’t hunt randomly—new research shows they rely on a precise combination of signals to zero in on humans.
Possible link between severe COVID-19 and lung cancer risk
A new study suggests that a severe bout of COVID-19 or flu could leave long-term changes in the lungs that may increase cancer risk years later.
Common diabetes drugs linked to lower anxiety and depression risk
Widely used weight-loss drugs are now being linked to potential mental health benefits, raising new questions for researchers.