Saturday, February 18, 2017

Does HRT Lower Alzheimer's Risk?

Hormone therapy after menopause doesn't lower the risk of Alzheimer's
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HRT Won't Lower Women's Alzheimer's Risk, Study Finds

Women who use hormone therapy after menopause may not have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's, a new study suggests. However, there was some evidence that long-term use...
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Heart, Lung Problems May Not Always Need ICU Care

The intensive care unit (ICU) may not improve the chances of survival for all patients with serious heart problems, a new study suggests. 'We found that the ICU may not always be the answer...
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Genes Tied to Belly Size Also Linked to Heart Disease

Gene variants that raise a person's odds of being 'apple-shaped' may be linked to heightened risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, a large study suggests...
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Heart Disease Could Cost U.S. $1 Trillion Per Year By 2035: Report

Heart disease is increasing at a troubling pace in the United States, with costs expected to double from $555 billion in 2016 to a whopping $1.1 trillion in 2035, a new American Heart...
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Health Tip: Enjoy Beans

Beans are easy to prepare, inexpensive and packed with nutrients. The American Heart Association explains: Beans are rich in fiber and minerals, but don't contain the...
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 Doctor's Views

Is It a Stroke or a TIA (Mini Stroke)?

A ministroke is a term sometimes used to refer to what is medically called a transient ischemic attack or TIA. Ischemic means there is not enough oxygen being delivered to a tissue. A transient...
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