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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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May 21, 2019Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally-invasive treatment for patients with aortic stenosis, a common condition in older adults caused by progressive tightening of the aortic va...
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May 17, 2019By B. Elizabeth Delasobera, MD
"Achoo!” It’s that time of year for seasonal allergies and sometimes the common cold, two of the most common illnesses in the U.S. for both adults and children. In fact, the average American has two t...
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May 03, 2019By MedStar Health Research Institute
Investigators from MedStar Washington Hospital Center and the Division of Intramural Research at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute at the National Institutes of Health have recently publis...
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April 05, 2019Having a healthy heart is pivotal, as heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. This is especially important once you get into your 30s, as heart disease risk increases with age. ...
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March 28, 2019Drinking diet soda might seem like a good idea, as it contains zero calories. However, drinking two or more artificially sweetened drinks a day could significantly increase the risk of heart disease, ...
