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Swapping Regular Salt for Substitutes May Lower Risk of Recurrent Stroke, Death
Swapping regular salt for salt substitutes may reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and death. In a recent study, compared to regular salt intake, salt substitutes reduced stroke-related mortality by 12% and recurrent stroke by 14%.
Date: 2025/02/05 - 17:31
How do you know if a health information source is reliable?
Dr. Dawn Holford, a specialist in decision-making psychology and the prevention of misinformation, explains why people pick up inaccurate health information, and how to make sure that the info we access is trustworthy and correct.
Date: 2025/02/04 - 21:32
How This 37-Year-Old Mom Learned to Thrive With Congestive Heart Failure
Joanne Matos, 37, was born with an enlarged heart and has congestive heart failure. Despite a stroke and two silent heart attacks, Matos learned how to thrive with her health condition and is the mother of two healthy children.
Date: 2025/01/30 - 17:00
'Hidden hunger' with diabetes: Deficiency in these vitamins, minerals may be culprit
A lack of essential micronutrients, such as vitamin D and magnesium, as well as a few others, may be behind 'hidden hunger' associated with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
Date: 2025/01/30 - 15:32
Regular Flossing Linked to Better Heart Health, Reduced Stroke, AFib Risk
Poor oral health could be a potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease. New research shows that good oral health habits, such as flossing, may reduce the risk of stroke and atrial fibrillation (AFib).
Date: 2025/01/29 - 23:00
Buying Eggs During the Bird Flu Outbreak? Here's What You Should Know
The ongoing bird flu outbreak is driving up egg prices, which had led to a nationwide shortage. When buying eggs, choose only refrigerated eggs and refrigerate them immediately once they are brought home.
Date: 2025/01/29 - 10:31
Treating hypertension may help lower cognitive decline risk
Intensive blood pressure control for adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, and possibly dementia, in the long term, a new study confirms.
Date: 2025/01/28 - 15:31
Calorie restriction plus common diabetes drug leads to higher remission rates
A combination of an SGLT-2 inhibitor drug and a moderately calorie-restrictive diet leads to higher rates of type 2 diabetes remission compared to just calorie restriction alone, new research has found.