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May 15, 2026Lipids are the name for fats found in the blood and body tissues. Your body needs some lipids to build cells, but too much of certain types can be dangerous. The two main types we often talk about ar...
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June 25, 2019Obesity is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is the No.1 cause of death in U.S. adults. However, 2018 research suggests that bariatric surgery can reduce the risk of strokes a...
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June 20, 2019Good skin health not only can increase the vibrance of our face, limit wrinkling, and reduce skin cancer risk, but it also can benefit our immune system. As our largest organ, the skin serves as the b...
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June 14, 2019Updated March 15, 2020 We all know being physically active is one of the best steps we can take for our health. Did you know being physically active from an early age promotes better health and activ...
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June 13, 2019There are a number of symptoms that might be warning signs of a heart attack—from radiating chest pain to something as subtle as dizziness or lightheadedness. The symptoms can even vary from me...
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June 11, 2019The adrenal glands, located right above the kidneys, produce hormones that are critical to your health and well-being. Everyone is familiar with adrenaline, and it is one of the main hormones that t...
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May 31, 2019By MedStar Health Research Institute
At the 2019 MedStar Health-Georgetown University Research Symposium, three abstracts were recognized as outstanding abstracts from among all of our submissions. These research studies were the three h...
