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High cholesterol: The dangerous condition that hides in plain sight

New federal guidelines push for earlier screening as millions of Americans unknowingly carry a silent threat to their hearts The Symptom That Isn't There High cholesterol is one of the most consequential health conditions in America — and one of the most deceptive. Unlike a fever, a rash, or a persistent cough, elevated cholesterol gives…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 21, 20260Comments

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Lucy Liu’s cancer scare that changed how she lives — personal, vivid

How a misdiagnosis decades ago turned the actress into one of Hollywood's most passionate health advocates Long before Lucy Liu became synonymous with the sharp-tongued Miranda Priestly's world or the iconic kicks of Kill Bill, she faced something far more unsettling than any film role — a breast cancer scare that led to an unnecessary…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 21, 20260Comments

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Understanding Broken Heart Syndrome in Black men

Men’s Health Month arrives each June with familiar reminders about diet, exercise, and routine checkups. Yet for many Black men, the conversation often feels incomplete. Beneath the surface lies a quieter crisis shaped by stress, access to care, and long standing health disparities. One condition drawing increased attention is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy , commonly called…

ByDestiny PhilipsApril 8, 20260Comments

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Cancer screening has never been this good — or this vital

A wave of innovations — from blood tests that hunt dozens of tumors at once to AI-powered imaging — is pushing detection years earlier, and changing what survival looks like. For decades, the word "cancer" arrived too late. By the time a lump appeared, a scan turned worrying or a symptom sent someone to a…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 8, 20260Comments

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The cholesterol reset: What the updated guidelines really mean

The first major update since 2018 pushes for earlier screenings, smarter risk tools, and a more personalized path to heart health Heart disease remains the leading killer of Americans, and for years, the medical community has relied on the same clinical roadmap to fight it. That map just changed. The American College of Cardiology and…

ByDempsey May AyucoApril 1, 20260Comments

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Cardiologists reveal the sneaky daily habits quietly destroying your heart

Cardiologists Reveal the Sneaky Daily Habits Quietly Destroying Your Heart Subtitle: From late-night scrolling to skipping check-ups, eight surprisingly common missteps could be costing you years — and most are easier to fix than you think. The Heart Is Keeping Score — Even When You're Not Cardiovascular disease has claimed more American lives than any…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 30, 20260Comments

Mind

Researchers expose 2 sneaky risk factors quietly fueling dementia

A landmark study redraws the map of dementia prevention — and your cholesterol levels and eyesight may be more consequential than you ever imagined. The science of dementia is moving fast. Within just the past few years, researchers have developed a blood test that can detect Alzheimer's disease with roughly 90 percent accuracy, and a growing…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 18, 20260Comments

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Radiation on this side of your chest could double your heart disease risk

New research and cardiology experts warn that chest radiation carries long-term heart and cardiac consequences that patients rarely hear about before treatment begins. Cancer treatment has evolved dramatically over the decades — from breakthrough immunotherapy to integrative practices like oncology massage at major medical centers. Yet radiation therapy remains a foundational pillar of cancer care…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 17, 20260Comments

Fitness

8 Targeted moves for knees that stay strong longer

Eight targeted moves that build resilience, cut injury risk, and keep you moving at any fitness level. Most people don't think about their knees until something goes wrong — a sharp ache mid-run, an unsettling pop on the court, or a creeping discomfort that shadows every step. By then, the damage is often already done. The…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 9, 20260Comments

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Insulin resistance may be hiding in your sleep habits

New research pinpoints a precise sleep window that could dramatically lower your diabetes risk — and most Americans are missing it. Most people know sleep matters. But a new study suggests that when it comes to insulin resistance — a key driver of type 2 diabetes — the precise number of hours you log each night…

ByDempsey May AyucoMarch 9, 20260Comments

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High cholesterol: The dangerous condition that hides in plain sight

Lucy Liu’s cancer scare that changed how she lives — personal, vivid

Understanding Broken Heart Syndrome in Black men

Cancer screening has never been this good — or this vital

The cholesterol reset: What the updated guidelines really mean

Cardiologists reveal the sneaky daily habits quietly destroying your heart

Researchers expose 2 sneaky risk factors quietly fueling dementia

Radiation on this side of your chest could double your heart disease risk

8 Targeted moves for knees that stay strong longer

Insulin resistance may be hiding in your sleep habits

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