Leaky heart valve: Symptoms, causes, and treatments
A leaky heart valve is a medical condition that can vary in severity depending on how much it disrupts normal blood flow. The heart contains four...
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Aspirin for Afib found to be ineffective and increase risk for bleeding disorders: Study
The heart is one of our most important organs, so it makes sense that diseases affecting it are the leading cause of death in America. Normally,...
Diabetes and heart disease: Symptoms and prevention for heart disease in diabetic patients
Having type 2 diabetes for many years can predispose you to an increased risk of heart disease. This is especially true in those with the metabolic...
Menopause and heart disease: Causes, symptoms, and prevention of heart attack in postmenopausal women
Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the United States and the risk of developing heart disease increases as women enter menopause. This...
Anti-aging hormone may lead to treatments for kidney and heart disease
A deficiency of the anti-aging hormone klotho has been found in patients with diabetes who are also suffering from early stage kidney disease—a discovery that may...
Exercise may not be the key to weight control
Physical activity may not be the key to controlling weight and preventing weight gain, according to new research led by Loyola University. The study focused on...