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New York woman suffers ‘silent’ heart attack, details experience to warn others

A New York woman who survived a so-called “silent” heart attack is using her experience to remind others how symptoms of the sometimes fatal occurrence are not always immediately apparent. Tasha Benjamin, who lives in East Syracuse, New York, told CNYCentral she suffered from a silent heart attack — a heart attack that has only… Read More: New York woman suffers ‘silent’ heart attack, details experience to… »

How this mark on your nail may reveal skin cancer

When you think of skin cancer, you probably think of checking for moles. But did you know your nails can also reveal a sign of melanoma? Manicurist Jean Skinner had first-hand experience catching this stealthy symptom. SNAPCHAT DYSMORPHIA: CAN I LOOK LIKE MY SELFIE? “I had a walk-in nail client a couple weeks ago,” she… Read More: How this mark on your nail may reveal skin cancer »

Your gut bacteria may match your blood group – but we don’t know why

Your blood group may affect your microbiomeMartynasfoto/Getty By Yvaine Ye Gut bacteria seem to vary according to the blood groups of their hosts, but the reason for this is not yet clear. Your ABO blood type is determined by a type of sugar on the surface of your red blood cells. Type A individuals have… Read More: Your gut bacteria may match your blood group – but… »