Mayo Clinic Minute: What is atrial fibrillation?
Nearly 3 million Americans are living with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to the American Heart Association. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that...
View ArticleAI-guided screening uses ECG data to detect a hidden risk factor for stroke
An AI-guided targeted screening strategy is effective in detecting new cases of atrial fibrillation that would not have come to attention in routine clinical care. This strategy could reduce the...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Managing Type 2 diabetes
Three are main forms of diabetes — Type 1, Type 2 and gestational — which can happen during pregnancy and go away once the baby is born. Those with Type 1 diabetes don't produce enough insulin and may...
View ArticleThe importance of diagnosing, treating diabetes in the Hispanic population in...
Type 2 diabetes accounts for approximately 90%–95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes in adults in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This chronic illness has...
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View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Recognizing ‘holiday heart’
The holiday season is a time of celebration and excess, but Mayo Clinic experts say too much salt, caffeine and alcohol can lead to a little-known condition called "holiday heart" that can have...
View ArticleNew year, new goals, new edition of ‘The Mayo Clinic Diet’
Each new year brings new hope and many weight loss goals that often go unrealized. "The foundation of any weight loss program, whether it involves different types of programs, medications, procedures...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Signs of coronary artery disease, how to reduce your risk
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, diagnosed in more than 20 million people and responsible for more than 350,000 deaths in the U.S, according to the Centers for Disease...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: What is heart disease?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says heart disease is a leading cause of death is the U.S. And the risk of heart disease death differs by race and ethnicity. February is American Heart...
View ArticleScience Saturday: Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities?
Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke...
View ArticleConsumer Health: Pregnancy and the heart
Pregnancy can be an exciting, happy time. It also can be an anxious time, especially if you have an underlying health problem, such as heart disease. February is American Heart Month, which makes this...
View ArticleTips to keep stress from hurting your heart
Everyone reacts to stress differently, and how you react can impact the chance of developing serious health issues, including heart disease. Your body's response to stress may include muscle aches and...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Are you getting enough sleep for your best heart health?
Getting a good night’s sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Hope for spontaneous coronary artery dissection, SCAD
Research on spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, has exploded in the last decade, says Dr. Sharonne N. Hayes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and a leading expert on this rare heart condition....
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Obesity and heart disease
It's long been known that being overweight or obese can make a person more apt to develop conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, which can lead to cardiovascular disease. But experts at Mayo...
View ArticleObesity makes it harder to diagnose and treat heart disease
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think. A new JACC review paper from Mayo Clinic outlines how obesity affects the common tests used to diagnose...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Is Himalayan sea salt a healthy alternative?
Consuming too much salt can lead to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. Many consumers are turning to Himalayan sea salt, which can now be found in...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Minute: Why alcohol and menopause can be a dangerous mix
Hot flashes. Night sweats. Sleep problems. Weight gain. Menopause can seem like a rollercoaster with symptoms that can make life challenging. Could that glass of wine or cocktail be making menopausal...
View ArticleMayo Clinic Q and A: Lifestyle changes to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 35 and in good health. I am diligent about getting an annual physical. At my last one, the doctor said that while my numbers look good, since high blood pressure and high...
View ArticleConsumer Health: Men’s health and living a longer, healthier life
June is Men’s Health Month, and Men's Health Week will be observed June 12–18, which makes this a good time to learn about the top threats to men's health and what you can do to keep yourself healthy....
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