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High Blood Pressure After Childbirth: Why the Cardiovascular Risks of Preeclampsia Don't End at Delivery

High Blood Pressure After Childbirth: Why the Cardiovascular Risks of Preeclampsia Don't End at Delivery

"They told me my blood pressure was a bit high during pregnancy, but doesn’t it go back to normal after I give birth.
Re-evaluating the Knife: Why Some Thyroid Cancers No Longer Require Immediate Surgery

Re-evaluating the Knife: Why Some Thyroid Cancers No Longer Require Immediate Surgery

During a routine health screening, a doctor points out a small lump on your thyroid. Additional tests deliver a jarring verdict: thyroid cancer.
The Sleep Sweet Spot: Both Deprivation and Oversleeping Linked to Sharp Rise in Stroke Risk

The Sleep Sweet Spot: Both Deprivation and Oversleeping Linked to Sharp Rise in Stroke Risk

Sleep may appear to be a passive state of rest, but inside the body, complex and dynamic biological changes are...
Prioritizing Industry Profits Over Public Health: The Contradictions of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Prioritizing Industry Profits Over Public Health: The Contradictions of the New U.S. Dietary Guidelines

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been published every five years since 1980, and to date, 10 editions have...
The Silent Threat to Cardiovascular Health: Six Foods to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol

The Silent Threat to Cardiovascular Health: Six Foods to Lower 'Bad' Cholesterol

A primary driver of cardiovascular disease—particularly for those entering middle age—is low-density lipoprotein ,...
Why Does My Blood Pressure Spike Only at the Hospital? Weight Checks May Be the Culprit

Why Does My Blood Pressure Spike Only at the Hospital? Weight Checks May Be the Culprit

"Whenever I go to the hospital, my blood pressure reads far too high. As soon as I walk into the exam room, my heart...
BTS Stocks Up on Honey Before Concerts: Is It the Ultimate Energy Secret?

BTS Stocks Up on Honey Before Concerts: Is It the Ultimate Energy Secret?

Members of BTS recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at their pre-show ritual: eating honey to boost their...
The Harvard Warning: Unmasking the Risks of the Keto Craze

The Harvard Warning: Unmasking the Risks of the Keto Craze

The diet industry is famously recession-proof. This endurance stems from a simple reality: the world is full of people...
A Major Paradigm Shift in Cholesterol Management: Earlier Testing, 30-Year Risk Predictions

A Major Paradigm Shift in Cholesterol Management: Earlier Testing, 30-Year Risk Predictions

Heart disease often appears as a sudden crisis, but it is typically the result of risks that have quietly accumulated...
Screen Time Alert: Could Your Smartphone Be Raising Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?

Screen Time Alert: Could Your Smartphone Be Raising Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol?

New research suggests that young adults who spend six or more hours a day looking at screens—such as mobile phones and...