When your colonoscopy reveals that you have diverticulosis, hemorrhoids, or both
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When you look for cancer, you might find heart disease
Screening tests for lung and breast cancer—chest computed tomography (CT) scans and mammograms—may offer clues about a person’s risk of heart disease.
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Taking too much vitamin D can cloud its benefits and create health risks
Vitamin D supplements have been growing in popularity, but they’re not always needed or taken in the correct doses.
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Do I need a shingles vaccine booster?
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Does heartburn feel like a heart attack?
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Fall vaccination roundup
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When a pain in the neck is serious
A cervical artery dissection is a tear in one of the arteries in the neck that carry blood to the brain. Although rare, it is one of the most common causes of stroke in people under age 50.
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Marijuana and heart health: What you need to know
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Is the shingles vaccine advised for people who have already had shingles?
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Herbal supplements and your heart: Proceed with caution
Dietary supplements and herbal remedies are big business. Unlike conventional drugs, these products do not undergo extensive testing before they can be sold. Many do not produce the health benefits they promise, and some cases are harmful.
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