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New Cholesterol Guidelines Could Change the Timing of Your Test

An important new US guideline on cholesterol shifts the focus to earlier and more personalized prevention of heart disease. It encourages screening to begin earlier – sometimes even in childhood […]

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Certain “Chaos Enzyme” Could be the Key to Curbing the Spread of Cancer

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat forms of breast cancer, but a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine reveals a surprising way to

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People With a High Percentage of Muscle Fat Have an Increased Risk of Serious Heart Disease, Regardless of Body Weight

People with fat deposits hidden in their muscles have a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index.

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Study Investigates Possible Blood Test for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease

Declining blood levels of two of the body’s own molecules are closely linked to the worsening of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in women. Levels have been found to decline gradually, from

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How Hormone Therapy During Menopause Affects Brain Health

A study suggests that menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) may have moderate effects on brain health, but this depends on a woman’s history of surgical interventions, duration of treatment and age

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The Deleterious Effects of Stress on Memory, Learning and Perception

Stress affects the brain in multiple ways. It reduces the ability to remember and perceptual learning, as well as damaging brain structure. Stress: The Greatest Health Hazard of Our Time

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