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California leads the country in deaths from heart disease, losing over 65,000 individuals from the condition in 2021, beating out cancer and a slew of other major health issues as the leading cause of death. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension), which can lead to heart disease, is...
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A medida que la información errónea continúa difundiéndose sobre las vacunas, los expertos médicos les recuerdan a los padres y al público en general que las vacunas salvan vidas. “La evidencia científica abrumadora muestra que las vacunas se encuentran entre las intervenciones más efectivas y seguras para prevenir enfermedades...
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As misinformation continues to spread about vaccines, medical experts are reminding parents and the general public that vaccinations save lives. “Overwhelming scientific evidence shows that vaccines are among the most effective, safest interventions to prevent illness and protect public health,” says Dr. Patrice A. Harris, president of American Medical...
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NAPSI If you’re like most people, you’re familiar with LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and HDL (high-density lipoprotein), particles in the blood that carry what is often referred to as “bad” and “good” cholesterol. There is, however, another lipoprotein particle you should be aware of: lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), which...
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Dr. Elana Shpall, MD In commemoration of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Caregivers Month, On Lok Lifeways recognizes the caregivers who take on the important role of caring for a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. When faced with the responsibility of caring for a loved...