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Not-So-Sudden Heart Attacks

The symptoms may be murky, but many heart patients know something is wrong weeks before a heart attack. >

It Pays to Lose

When adults who were obese managed to lose enough weight to bring their BMIs into the overweight range, their mortality risk dropped by 54%. >

The Other Epidemic Heading Our Way

At least we have a vaccine for it. Flu season is approaching. It's time to think about which flu shot to take. >

Biotin Supplements' Risk to the Heart

Men and women of a certain age turn to biotin to keep hair from thinning and skin from aging. But it can be a bad idea for their hearts. >

Flu Vaccines Help the Heart

Having a flu shot protects you from more than the flu virus; it can prevent heart problems, too. So why do so few hospitals offer it? >

Seniors' New Normal in a Post-Vaccine World

Seniors are the largest COVID-19 high risk group. How they travel, gather with friends and receive medical care will never be the same. >

Change Your Lifestyle, Change Your Mind

Reducing risk factors like hypertension, isolation, smoking, and hearing loss can cut the chances of developing dementia up to 40 percent. >

Catching Cancer Early

It may soon be possible to detect some of the deadliest cancers years earlier than ever before using a simple blood test. >

Dog Years

The "multiply by 7" formula used to figure a dog's relative age is off by a lot. A new method takes into account a dog's cellular aging. >

Thinking about Zinc

Many people are seeking to boost their immune systems with zinc to help guard against COVID. Here's what this mineral can and can't do. >

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