Cholesterol tests check the components of fat in your blood and compare them to normal ranges. Your clinician might also use ...

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Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag has appointed Jack Sun, MD, as director of cardiovascular surgery at the Jeffrey M. Carlton Heart & Vascular Institute. As director, he will develop a heart failure ...

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As we learn more about GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, early research suggests that they may be able to improve COPD ...

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New research reveals regular workouts can't completely overcome the heart risks of carrying extra pounds. Learn why the 'fit ...

"The detrimental psychological effects of [conversion therapy] include heightened risk of depression, anxiety and suicidality ...

The shingles vaccine has benefits that stretch beyond protecting older adults from the painful skin condition, a new study ...

Portage County has one of the highest rates of cardiovascular mortality in Ohio, according to a study by University Hospitals.

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