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Warning Signs of a Pulmonary Embolism Not to Ignore

November 24, 2020
You may have heard of a pulmonary embolism shouted and diagnosed in television shows and movies, but what exactly is it?  A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in the lung that occurs when a clot in another part of the body (often the leg or arm) moves through the…
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Heart Disease Is on the Rise for Middle-Aged Women | Here’s Why

July 03, 2019
Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since the 1930s, affecting around 48.5% of Americans according to the American Heart Association. Heart disease typically refers to conditions that involve narrowed or blocked blood vessels that can lead to heart attack, chest pain (angina), or…
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10 Silent Symptoms of Lupus to Watch for

May 13, 2019
Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus, is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes your body’s immune system to attack healthy tissues and organs instead of viruses or bacteria that may harm your body. There are several forms of lupus, meaning it can affect just about any organ in the…
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Warning Signs It May Be Shingles (And What You Can Do About It)

February 15, 2019
Some diseases seem to share symptoms with a host of others which makes it impossible to distinguish one from another. Even worse, it becomes difficult to spot the progression of more malignant illnesses. Such can be the case with shingles, since this virus can share similarities in appearance with rashes…
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