The term cortisol has gone viral on social media. Nearly every health influencer has emphasised the importance of keeping the stress hormone balanced. Some even advise taking supplements, but do you ...

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The signs and symptoms of heart disease and heart attack may present differently in women than in men, and can be more subtle. Here, five women share their experiences with cardiovascular disease and ...

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They may not realize they’re having a heart attack,” said Laxmi Mehta, MD, a cardiologist at The Ohio State University Heart ...