When Bradley Lawrence gained 25 pounds in two weeks and started experiencing chest pain and shortness of breath, he quickly sought care at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. He was soon diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome, a rare kidney disorder that can cause permanent damage if left untreated. Five months later, Lawrence is now in remission and has … Read more
Lori Sepich smoked for years and sometimes skipped taking her blood pressure medicine. But she never thought she’d have a heart attack. The possibility “just wasn’t registering with me,” said the 64-year-old from Memphis, Tennessee, who suffered two of them 13 years apart. She’s far from alone. More than 60 million women in the U.S. live … Read more
Less artery-clogging plaque in women’s arteries did not appear to protect them from heart disease compared to men, according to a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, an American Heart Association journal. While heart disease is the leading cause of illness and death in the U.S. and worldwide, according to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics, women … Read more
Preliminary results from an Italian registry describe the risk profile of women experiencing acute coronary syndromes and provide insights to improve management. These findings were presented today at the EAPCI Summit 2026, a new event organized by the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI), an association of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Ischaemic heart … Read more
Diagnosing and treating cardiac ailments can be difficult for primary care clinicians, with initial symptoms of serious heart disease, at times, mimicking less serious and transient issues. In addition, those in primary care are usually juggling to try and address several medical issues within fairly short visits. For instance, patients may only feel comfortable enough … Read more
Understanding the Rising Prevalence of Lung Cancer in Taiwan: An In-Depth Look Lung cancer remains one of the most significant health challenges worldwide, and Taiwan is no exception.… The post <p><strong>Detecting Lung Cancer: Symptoms and Prevention Tips as Lung Cancer Deaths Rise in Taiwan</strong></p> appeared first on NewsyList. Source link
Despite a stuffy nose and tightness in his chest, Jason Shaw felt like running. Of course he did. At 39, he had been exercising nearly every day for more than half his life. He had run seven marathons. He led an outdoor exercise group in Indianapolis, in the US state of Indiana, that met before … Read more