Heart and circulation news, features and articles
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A woman would faint whenever she tried to stand. New implant lets her walk.The patient has a condition called multiple system atrophy.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Why do we have different blood types?The disease malaria appears to have influenced blood type prevalence.
By Tyler Santora Published
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Insulin resistance: Risk factor for heart disease and diabetesReference Insulin resistance is a condition where the body's cells don't properly respond to the hormone insulin, which tells cells to take in blood sugar and use it for fuel.
By Tia Ghose Published
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Man's energy drink habit lands him in the hospital with heart failureThe findings add to a growing body of evidence linking energy drink consumption with heart problems.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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'Magic mushrooms' grow in man's blood after injection with shroom teaThe man spent 22 days in the hospital with a severe infection.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Man's 'heart attack' was really side effect from swallowed batteryWhether or not it affects the heart, eating batteries is dangerous.
By Ashley P. Taylor Published
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Tainted sexual enhancement supplements linked with dangerously low blood sugar in 17 menThe outbreak occurred in Virginia men who bought the supplement from local convenient stores.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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A 'normal' resting heart rate may not be so normal after allA new study finds that resting heart rate can vary between individuals by up to 70 beats per minute, calling into question how physicians use one of the most fundamental vital signs.
By Joshua A. Krisch Published
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Anemia: Causes, symptoms and treatmentAnemia is a common condition that may be caused by a shortage of iron, abnormal bleeding, infections, cancer or gastrointestinal problems.
By Cari Nierenberg Published
