Heart and circulation news, features and articles
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Gaming May Trigger Heart Rhythm Problems in Susceptible Kids, Report SaysThe report describes three cases of children who experienced heart rhythm problems while playing electronic games.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Low Levels of 'Bad' Cholesterol May Have a DownsideWhen it comes to "bad" cholesterol, lower is usually better. But a new study suggests it may be possible for cholesterol levels to be too low.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Sitting in Front of the TV May Be Worse for Your Heart Than Sitting at a DeskPeople with desk jobs may not need to feel so guilty about all those sedentary hours in an office chair.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Man Had a Nearly 5-Foot Wire Left in His Body After Heart Procedure, Lawsuit ClaimsA Nevada man is suing his doctor for allegedly leaving a nearly 5-foot wire in his body for more than a decade.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Rare 'Flash Fire' Ignites in Man's Chest Cavity During SurgeryScalpel,. Check. Sponge,. Check. Fire extinguisher...check?
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Could Squeezing Your Arms and Legs Help Prevent Strokes?A simple squeeze to your arms and legs might benefit your brain.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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Man Ends Up in the ER After 'Overdosing' on Licorice TeaA man in Canada "overdosed" on licorice by drinking too much licorice tea.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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An Herbal Sex Supplement Sent a Man's Blood Pressure Through the RoofA man's blood pressure skyrocketed to dangerous levels after he took an herbal supplement touted for sexual enhancement.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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Chemicals from Sunscreen Get into Your Blood. Here's What That Means.Chemicals in sunscreen get into the blood at levels high enough to warrant further testing on their safety, according to a new FDA study.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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