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8 important health stories to know about in case you missed them

Fox News Digital publishes a range of health and wellness pieces all week long to keep you in the know. Health coverage includes articles on new medications, mental health challenges, groundbreaking resources, personal medical stories and more. In case you missed them as the weekend winds down and you gear up for a week ahead, here are few of our …

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Anger can increase heart attack risk, study finds: ‘Chronic insult to arteries’

Seeing red could spike your heart disease risk, experts are warning. Feeling angry for as little as eight minutes a day could raise your chances of experiencing a cardiac event, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (AHA). The study included 280 healthy young adults with no history of heart disease, stroke, serious mental …

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Country star Colt Ford says he 'died two times' after suffering a heart attack

Colt Ford has no recollection of the night in April when he had a heart attack after a performance in Phoenix, Arizona. The country musician detailed what he could remember of the “traumatic, crazy experience” in an interview on the “Big D & Bubba” show, where he revealed he died twice before reaching the hospital. “I didn’t even remember coming …

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US health experts recommend less alcohol as new research challenges benefits of moderate drinking

It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it’s also time to rethink drinking? Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that. WOMEN WHO DRINK MORE THAN 8 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES A WEEK ARE AT GREATER RISK OF HEART DISEASE: NEW STUDY “Drinking less is …

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5 women’s health tips to prevent and detect strokes, according to cardiologists

One in five women between ages 55 and 75 will experience a stroke in their lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. There are two main types of strokes. With an ischemic stroke, a blockage prevents blood from flowing properly to the brain. With a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel bursts in the brain and causes bleeding, which damages brain …

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Drinking 100% orange juice is linked to surprising health benefits, study finds

Pure orange juice might have some unexpected benefits. Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University researched the effects of drinking 100% orange juice compared to a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB), or “orange drink,” on appetite, food intake and glycemic response in adults. The study was funded by the Florida Department of Citrus. It was published in the journal Nutrients and also surveyed emotions …

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Roma Downey turned to faith after childhood tragedy: 'Life brought us to our knees'

Roma Downey turned to God during one of the most painful moments of her life. As a child, the former “Touched By an Angel” star’s mother died of a heart attack. “My mother died when I was just a little girl,” the 63-year-old told Fox News Digital. “I was only 10. And I can honestly say if we hadn’t had …

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Lauren Boebert has surgery to remove blood clot, diagnosed with rare condition

Populist firebrand Rep.Lauren Boebert, R-Colo.,underwent surgery Tuesday to remove an acute blood clot, and she was subsequently diagnosed with May-Thurner syndrome, a rare condition that disrupts blood flow. Boebert, 37, was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado, after experiencing severe swelling in her upper left leg, her campaign said in a statement posted to Facebook …

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Health's weekend read includes Taylor Swift's impact amid brain surgery, seniors’ health struggles and more

Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on a range of wellness topics: health care access, innovative surgeries, cancer research, mental health trends and more — plus, personal stories of people and families overcoming great obstacles. As you wind down your weekend, check out some of the top stories …

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Women who drink more than 8 alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of heart disease: new study

A new study indicates that women who drink more than eight alcoholic beverages a week are at greater risk of developing heart disease than those who drink less. Those who binge-drink take even more risks with their heart health, the study indicated. The American College of Cardiology’s study aimed to identify links between alcohol intake and coronary heart disease. At …

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