By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Dec. 7, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A high-salt diet could raise your risk for a common heart rhythm disorder, new research suggests. Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to blood clots or other complications. It affects millions of people worldwide and puts them… Read More: Too Much Salt Might Help Spur A-Fib »
A man undergoing treatment for heart failure coughed up an enormous, intact blood clot that formed a perfect cast of the air passageways of his lung. The completeness of the clot, once unfolded onto blue medical cloth, astounded doctors; they could trace the three branches of the upper lobe of the lung, the two branches… Read More: A patient coughed up this huge blood clot that perfectly… »
Running definitely isn’t easy. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, it’s a continuously challenging workout because you’re competing with your own time and endurance—and, I mean, that’s the point! As the saying goes, no pain, no gain. But a killer playlist is sure to help you power through every single mile. Advertisement – Continue… Read More: The 40 Songs You Need on Your Running Playlist »
Photo Credit Getty Images When girls come in for their physical exams, one of the questions I routinely ask is “Do you get your period?” I try to ask before I expect the answer to be yes, so that if a girl doesn’t seem to know about the changes of puberty that lie ahead, I… Read More: Well: Early Puberty in Girls Raises the Risk of Depression »