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HEALTH INSIGHTS
The Racial Gap for Health-Related Death Is Bigger in Rural Areas
Black people in rural areas have the highest death rates for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.
Category,
HEART CARE
What Is Coronary Artery Disease?
What is coronary artery disease? For many people, the first clue they have coronary artery disease is a heart attack. If you know the symptoms beforehand, you might be able to prevent one.
Category,
WOMEN'S CARE
What Is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)?
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) causes fatigue and anxiety. Here’s how lifestyle changes can reduce or eliminate symptoms.
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TESTS AND PROCEDURES
Bariatric Surgery Can Cut Your Risk of Cancer
People with severe obesity can cut their chance of cancer, along with many other serious health problems, by a third if they have weight-loss surgery.
Category,
DISEASES AND CONDITIONS
Low Vitamin D Levels in Lupus Patients
Low vitamin D levels in people with lupus is linked to heart disease and metabolic syndrome. Boosting vitamin D may improve long-term health in lupus patients.
Category,
TYPE 2 DIABETES
Why You Should Lower Your Blood Sugar
High blood sugar levels raise your health risks even if you’re not diabetic; they may be especially dangerous to your heart, blood vessels, and kidneys.
Category,
HEART CARE
Good Heart Health Begins Young
You might think you don’t have to think about your heart until midlife. That’s a problem because growing numbers of young people are obese and suffering from type 2 diabetes, which can affect your heart.
Category,
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Eat Healthy and Exercise to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
There’s no cure yet for Alzheimer’s disease. But research shows lifestyle may play an important role in preventing the memory-robbing disease.
