Coping with chronic pain, depression, and high blood pressure
Can you prevent the hunched back of kyphosis?
What is ventricular bigeminy?
How gum disease may raise heart disease risk
Smart watch may improve detection of atrial fibrillation
Doing different types of exercise linked to a longer life
Emojis in electronic health records could be confusing
FDA approves nasal spray to treat rapid heart rhythm
CPR on TV may be misleading
4 keys to a heart-healthy diet
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A new approach to peripheral artery disease
A 2025 randomized controlled trial found that GLP-1 receptor agonists, the blockbuster drugs approved to treat diabetes and obesity, boosted the walking ability of people with diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the legs. The news is encouraging, since there are few effective treatments for PAD-reduced blood flow in the limbs that leads to pain with activity. However, it will take more evidence before doctors feel comfortable prescribing GLP-1s if a person only has PAD.
Is it really GERD?
In gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach acid washes backward into the esophagus. This can cause symptoms such as heartburn, an acidic or metallic taste in the mouth, hoarse voice, chest pain, dry cough, post-nasal drip, or trouble swallowing. Symptoms can overlap with those of several other conditions. These include hiatal hernia, functional dyspepsia, eosinophilic esophagitis, esophageal spasms, or heart attack. Distinguishing GERD from other conditions may involve various tests, including an endoscopy to view the esophagus lining.
Coping with chronic pain, depression, and high blood pressure
Can you prevent the hunched back of kyphosis?
What is ventricular bigeminy?
How gum disease may raise heart disease risk
Smart watch may improve detection of atrial fibrillation
Doing different types of exercise linked to a longer life
Emojis in electronic health records could be confusing
FDA approves nasal spray to treat rapid heart rhythm
CPR on TV may be misleading
4 keys to a heart-healthy diet
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