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The truth about 6 popular heart health supplements

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If you’re looking to improve your heart health or manage a condition like heart disease or high cholesterol, you may have come across heart health supplements. But do they really work? Here’s the truth about the most...

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When we talk about the early signs of heart failure, it is often easy to dismiss them. Who hasn’t felt unusually tired after a long week? Or chalked up mild shortness of breath to a workout you skipped? But before...

Silent heart attack: Subtle signs of a heart attack you should never ignore

Heart Health

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Most people are familiar with the “classic” heart attack symptom—chest pain. But did you know it’s possible to have a heart attack without chest pain? It’s called a “silent heart attack,” and the signs of a heart attack aren’t always...

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Broken heart syndrome: When emotional stress takes a real toll on your heart

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At some point in our lives, most of us have felt the ache of heartbreak; the deep, physical sensation that comes when life delivers a heavy blow. But for some people, that feeling isn’t just emotional. It can cause real,...

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Are you one of the more than 50 million US adults living with joint pain from arthritis? When you’re experiencing joint pain, it’s normal to want to understand the cause—is it osteoporosis? Or is it osteoarthritis? Understanding the key differences...

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From daughter to doctor: How a breast cancer diagnosis shaped this physician’s career

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Physicians choose their specialties for a variety of reasons. For Kaitlin Bokhari, MD, a breast surgical oncologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center – Dallas, her work is shaped by a deeply...

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Late in life, my father battled Parkinson’s disease hundreds of miles away from me. I watched him try to navigate a healthcare system that felt disjointed, impersonal and incomplete. He was sent home with multiple prescriptions and no instructions. There was...

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Whether it shows up as a dull ache, a sharp pinch or general stiffness, shoulder pain has a way of disrupting your day. It can make it hard to sleep, limit your range of motion or interfere with everything from working...

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Could weight loss medication prevent breast cancer recurrence?

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There are so many physical changes people experience after breast cancer treatment: fatigue, joint pain, bone loss, hormonal fluctuations and weight gain. A groundbreaking new study might offer hope on two fronts—both for your weight management and your cancer recovery...

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The dangers of teen vaping: What parents need to know

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In recent years, the rise of teen vaping and nicotine use has become a significant public health concern. With new nicotine products like e-cigarettes and tobacco-free nicotine pouches gaining popularity, it’s more important than ever for parents, educators and communities...

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The Texas Cancer Interception Institute: Innovating the future of cancer early detection

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What if we could detect cancer earlier, even before symptoms start? That’s the mission of a new initiative from Baylor Scott & White called the Texas Cancer Interception Institute. Bringing together innovations in genomic sequencing, biomarker detection and more, we...

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Body aches, a common symptom of many viral illnesses, can leave you feeling tired, stiff and uncomfortable. Whether caused by a lingering illness, the stress of a busy day or an underlying medical condition, these aches can range from mild...

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When to take a baby with RSV to the hospital

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As a parent, seeing your baby sick is never easy. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common illness that affects babies and children of all ages. While RSV symptoms usually resemble a cold, RSV in children under 5 years old (particularly...

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What to expect at your first pap smear

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So, you’re about to have your first Pap smear, and you’re a little nervous. It’s completely normal to feel this way, so knowing what to expect during your first Pap test can help calm your nerves. A Pap smear is...

So, you think your child has pink eye symptoms. Now what?

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When a child wakes up with a crusty eye, many parents worry about pink eye symptoms and call their pediatrician immediately for pink eye drops. After all, pink eye (conjunctivitis) is extremely contagious—but there’s often more to the story. From...

How to treat mild COVID-19 symptoms at home

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Most people who become ill with COVID-19 will experience mild symptoms and can recover fully at home, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  If you’re experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, contact your primary care physician or set...