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Not all scars are created equal. That's the conclusion of a new study by Weizmann Institute of Science researchers: They found that two distinct types of scars, referred to as "hot" and "cold," can ...

Women who experience menopause later have healthier blood vessels, lowering their risk of heart disease and strokes compared to those who menopause earlier. Women who experience menopause later in ...

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Broken Heart Syndrome mimics symptoms of a heart attack. It can strike after a stressful event, such as the loss of a loved ...

Think of your loved ones — your family, friends, people you work with, or even the people in your community. Can you name ...

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broken heart syndrome is a sudden, severe dysfunction of the heart’s left ventricle, which is the heart’s main pumping chamber and is responsible for carrying oxygen-rich blood throughout the ...

Peripartum cardiac insufficiency (PPCM) is a rare but life-threatening condition that can affect previously heart-healthy women a few weeks before or after the birth of a child. For unknown reasons, ...

From heart attacks to broken bones, doctors weigh in on how to avoid common health emergencies linked to the big game.