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How City Heat and Money Trouble Harm South Asian Hearts

June 5, 2026

Cities in South Asia are turning into ovens. The usual summer warmth now feels like an extra burn because of global weather shifts. But the real trouble isn’t just the heat—it’s who feels it the most. Rich people can afford cool homes and quick trips to the doctor. Poorer families? They sweat throug

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Heart Disease Surge in Africa: What the Health System Can Do

May 14, 2026

Recent data show that heart attacks and related problems are climbing fast in sub‑Saharan Africa. Cities grow, people eat differently, and many now live with high blood pressure or diabetes—factors that feed this trend. Because the region’s hospitals were built mainly to fight infections and hel

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Understanding the Impact of Heart Valve Disease in America

April 22, 2026

Every year, thousands of Americans face health battles linked to heart valve diseases, and 2023 was no exception. These conditions happen when one or more of the heart’s four valves don’t open or close properly, forcing the heart to work harder. Over time, this strain can lead to serious problems li

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Heart Attack and Depression: A Two-Way Street?

April 13, 2026

Studies show that heart attacks and depression don't just happen separately. They often appear together, and each can make the other worse. Researchers dug into past studies to see how these two health issues are connected. What they found wasn't just a one-way road. Instead, it's more like a two-wa

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Survivor’s Smart Watch: How a Fitness Band Saved a Young Athlete

March 29, 2026

A 24‑year‑old former college basketball star from Louisville began feeling short of breath one November. Doctors first thought she had pleurisy, an inflammation of the lung lining, and gave her anti‑inflammatory pills. Her condition worsened; she sweated heavily at night, couldn’t lie flat without s

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Cold Weather’s Hidden Toll on Heart Health

March 26, 2026

The new study shows that when temperatures drop, heart‑related deaths rise sharply across the United States. Researchers looked at data from 2000 to 2020 in 819 counties, covering about 80 % of adults over 25. They found that the safest temperature for heart health is around 23 °C (74 °F). When temp

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Blood Pressure Risks Rise Fast in Young Women

March 20, 2026

The number of young women dying from high blood pressure has more than quadrupled over the last twenty years, a new study shows. In 2023, nearly five women out of every hundred thousand in the 25‑to‑44 age group lost their lives to heart disease caused by high blood pressure, compared with just one

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Flu Season: Why Your Heart Might Take a Hit

March 18, 2026

The link between flu infections and heart problems is clearer now. Doctors once saw more heart attacks during cold seasons but didn’t know why. Recent studies explain the connection. Flu can trigger serious heart events, especially in people with existing heart disease. About half of adults hospita

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Start Checking Your Cholesterol at 30

March 17, 2026

Doctors now say that people should begin monitoring heart‑health risks earlier than before. The new advice comes from a coalition of big medical groups that shared the rules in two major journals on March 13. The message is simple: if you’re over 30, get a blood test to see how much bad cholestero

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Heart Health: The Truth About Cutting Carbs

February 11, 2026

Researchers followed 200, 000 health workers for three decades to see how different eating patterns affect heart disease. The study shows that simply cutting carbs or fats does not guarantee protection. If people ate a low‑carb diet filled with refined sugars and processed foods, their risk of heart