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October 11, 2024
One of the best things you can do for your heart health this season? Get a flu shot. Researchers in the Netherlands published a study this summer that confirmed the risk for myocardial infarction (...
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March 17, 2020
Women are good at so many things, including placing others’ priorities ahead of our own. Unfortunately, this can have serious consequences on our own health.At age 65, I had put off having a colonosco...
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March 17, 2020
In an effort to prevent the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), many spectator and participation sports have been postponed.While this may be especially disappointing if you were looking ...
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March 09, 2020
Patients often ask what a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) can do for them. Medically, the answer is that this implantable mechanical pump can help circulate blood through the body of pati...
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March 06, 2020
By MedStar Team
Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer, killing more men and women than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. In fact, lung cancer makes up nearly 25% of all cancer deaths according...
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March 05, 2020
Doctors often suggest taking daily medication in the morning, as part of your start-the-day routine. A recent study, however, suggests that taking your blood pressure medicines at night may offer imp...
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March 02, 2020
Most of the time, when we talk to patients about dealing with their risk for heart disease, we’re speaking to people in their 50s or older. These patients unfortunately often present after they are fe...