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Testosterone replacement therapy ‘can increase risk of stroke and heart attack’
Testosterone is an important hormone when it comes to bone and muscle development, production of sperm, improved prostate function and libido.
Heart Health
Matter of life or death: Treating strokes just minutes sooner ‘could save lives’
Matter of life or death: Treating strokes just minutes sooner ‘could save lives’
A new study found that initiating stroke treatment just 15 minutes quicker is enough to prevent death and protect against disability.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis ‘can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular death’
Osteoarthritis ‘can lead to increased risk of cardiovascular death’
More than 240 million people worldwide are living with osteoarthritis - a painful condition of the joints, bones, cartilage, ligaments and muscles.
Cancer
The health conditions most likely to be misdiagnosed by doctors revealed
The health conditions most likely to be misdiagnosed by doctors revealed
Stroke, sepsis and lung cancer were some of the biggest misdiagnosed health conditions.
Heart Health
Cut those calories: Eating less is good for your heart, finds study
Cut those calories: Eating less is good for your heart, finds study
Study participants measured reduced blood pressure and cholesterol after following a calorie restricted diet.
Supplements
Most supplements ‘ineffective’ in reducing cardiovascular disease: Study
Some experts say there's inadequate data about the effectiveness of supplements when it comes to starving off heart disease.
Heart Health
Link between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease discovered: Study
Link between erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease discovered: Study
More than 322 million men globally will be impacted by erectile dysfunction within six years.
Being Healthy
Cholesterol that’s too low could increase risk of some strokes: Study
Cholesterol that’s too low could increase risk of some strokes: Study
It’s not uncommon for health professionals to suggest lifestyle changes or medication to reduce high cholesterol.
Being Healthy
Ceasing high blood pressure medication not effective in reducing frailty: Study
Ceasing high blood pressure medication not effective in reducing frailty: Study
Participants who stopped taking high blood pressure medication were at greater risk of frailty.
Bladder Health
Urinary tract infections found to trigger strokes: Study
Urinary tract infections found to trigger strokes: Study
Urinary tract infections had the strongest link with ischemic strokes, new research shows.
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