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“Our study confirms a significant association between premature menopause (before age 40) and an increased risk of developing ...

A 30-second pulse check could help detect atrial fibrillation, a major but often silent cause of stroke. Cardiologist ...

As a primary care physician, some of the most important conversations I have with patients are not about treating illness.

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Can you drink ORS daily? Not if you’re healthy. Doctors warn that while ORS is a life-saving treatment for dehydration, using ...

So what makes heart cancer so rare? The answer lies in the special characteristics that make the heart different from other organs in your body. Studies suggest that the heart may also hold clues as ...