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Chevy Chase's Heart Health Journey: What Went Wrong and How He Came Back

December 27, 2025

Chevy Chase, the well-known comedian, had a rough time with his health in 2021. He ended up in the hospital for five weeks because of heart problems. But what many people don't know is that he was in a coma for about eight days after his heart failed. His daughter, Caley Chase, shared in a new docu

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Unseen Links: Optic Neuritis and Heart Risks

December 3, 2025

Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammation of the optic nerve. It is often linked to autoimmune issues. But does it also raise the risk of heart problems? A recent study looked into this. Researchers used data from Korea's National Health Insurance Service. They studied 15, 587 people with ON and compa

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Breathing Easier After Weight Loss Surgery

November 16, 2025

Weight loss surgery might do more than just help people shed pounds. It could also make it easier for them to breathe. This is especially true for those who have heart failure along with obesity. A recent study took a closer look at this idea. The study used a new tool to measure how heart failure

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Sleep Aid Alert: Melatonin's Hidden Heart Risks

November 4, 2025

Sleep troubles are common, with over 30% of people in Pennsylvania not getting enough shut-eye. Many turn to melatonin, a popular sleep supplement, for relief. But new research from the American Heart Association suggests that long-term melatonin use might not be as safe as once thought. The study,

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How Blood Sugar Reactions Might Hint at Heart Failure Outcomes

August 7, 2025

In the medical field, data often reveals important patterns. One such data point is the stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR), which measures how much blood sugar levels rise under stress. Think of it as a stress indicator for blood sugar. Research has shown that high SHR values can signal potential issu

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How Gut Bacteria Can Help a Sick Heart

July 19, 2025

Heart problems are a big deal worldwide, and one major issue is damage to the heart muscle. Scientists have been looking into how good bacteria, called probiotics, might help protect the heart. One type of bacteria, Lacticaseibacillus paracasei, was found in a special kind of yogurt made from yak mi

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Why Heart Doctors Aren't Using a Life-Saving Treatment

July 18, 2025

Heart failure is a big deal, especially for folks over 50. It's a top reason people end up in the hospital, and it can make life pretty tough. There's a treatment called Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) that can really help, but not enough doctors are using it. The usual ways to get doctors t

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Unlocking Medical Insights: How AI Can Spot Heart Trouble in French Notes

June 23, 2025

In the world of healthcare, understanding acute heart failure (AHF) is a tough nut to crack. Why? Because lots of important details are tucked away in unstructured text, not neat little boxes in electronic health records (EHRs). This is where large language models (LLMs) come into play. They can aut

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The Heart's Mechanical Backup Plan

June 17, 2025

Heart failure is a big problem. It affects millions of people around the world. The heart struggles to pump blood properly. This makes life tough and shortens it. But there is hope. Total artificial hearts, or TAHs, are a big deal. They can really help people with severe heart failure. But for these

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Heart Health: The Power of Teamwork

June 16, 2025

Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a condition that requires constant monitoring and self-care. The key to managing heart failure is sticking to self-care routines. This is where family caregivers come in. They play a crucial role in supporting