Normal Cholesterol Panel? Why You Might Still Need an Lp(a) Test
Under national health screening guidelines, adults undergo routine dyslipidemia blood panels every four years—starting at age 24 for men and age 40...
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Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors Face Significantly Higher Long-Term Suicide Risk, Study Finds
While controlling blood pressure and cholesterol is traditionally considered the top priority after a heart attack or stroke, a landmark study...
RNA Therapy Emerges as Critical Fast-Track for Cholesterol Control After Heart Attacks
Myocardial infarction and unstable angina are life-threatening medical emergencies that occur when the blood vessels...
The Unexpected Heart Benefits of Weight Loss Injections: Reducing Complications After Heart Attack
New research indicates that the class of drugs used in popular weight loss injections may do more than shed pounds;...
Heart Disease Screening in Your 40s is Too Late... Men See a Sharp Increase from Age 35
Research has shown that the risk of heart attack for men increases rapidly starting at age 35.
90% Genetic ‘Lipoprotein’… Can the High Risk of Heart Attack Be Reduced?
In domestic hospitals, four types of cholesterol levels are typically measured. The basic items of dyslipidemia tests...
Women’s Heart Disease Often Strikes Without Chest Pain—and 60% of Adults Don’t Know It
Crushing, squeezing chest pain is widely recognized as the hallmark sign of a heart attack.
Summer Dizziness Isn't Just Heat Exhaustion—It Could Be an Impending Stroke
The monsoon season has passed, bringing back stifling, suffocating heat. In this weather, heat-related illnesses become...
10 Reasons Grapes Are Good for You—Even If You Have Diabetes
A single grape may be small, but it packs a powerful nutritional punch. Rich in essential vitamins, minerals, and...
50 Years After Its Discovery, Legionnaires’ Disease Remains a Summer Threat as Cooling Systems Hum
As sweltering heat waves and high humidity force air conditioners and cooling equipment to run continuously, public...