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Protein “package” matters in a low-carb diet

Evidence from ongoing health studies suggests that the source of protein in a low-carb diet influences the risk of heart disease, and that getting more protein from plant sources is better.

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Follow-up

Further information from studies on an aortic valve repair procedure, the benefits of eating whole-grain foods, the heart risks of testosterone therapy, and underactive thyroid.

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On call: Prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia

I’ve had three prostate biopsies over the past four years because my PSA has gone from 3.2 to 4.8. The first two biopsies were normal, but the new one found “PIN” but no cancer. Please explain “PIN” and tell me what it means for me.

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Aspirin and your heart: Many questions, some answers

The benefit of taking a daily aspirin to protect against a heart attack is well established, but this protection comes with some increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding.

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How to put your smartphone “on call”

Health and fitness apps for smartphones help users lose weight, track their exercise goals, find information about personal health concerns, and receive updates about public health issues.

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Author Posted on November 22, 2010February 23, 2020Categories Women's HealthLeave a comment on How to put your smartphone “on call”

Treating hypertension: Are two meds better than one?

Research supports the theory that a combination of two drugs for hypertension, given at lower doses, is more effective than giving just one drug at double the dose.

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Heart Beat: Ornish, Pritikin get Medicare okay for cardiac rehab

The Pritikin and Ornish diets are now included in Medicare coverage for intensive cardiac rehabilitation, though only in certain locations.

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Coping with what you can’t change

A number of risk factors for heart disease cannot be changed or controlled. Awareness of these factors can act as encouragement to pay attention to what can be controlled, such as diet and exercise.

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What can angioplasty do for you?

If you are having a heart attack, angioplasty will open a blocked artery and hopefully limit muscle damage, but the procedure does nothing to stop the spread of atherosclerosis or reduce the risk of a future heart attack.

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In the news: FDA approves the first oral drug for reducing multiple sclerosis relapses

The FDA has approved the first oral medication for treating relapses of multiple sclerosis.

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