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Recent Blog Articles
Tight blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes linked to fewer heart attacks and strokes
Combination of a cholesterol-lowering statin and ezetimibe lowers risk of a heart attack or stroke
Report proposes new “vital signs” to measure the nation’s health
Can hospice care reduce depression in the bereaved?
New hospital ratings evaluate delivery of “typical care”
Grip strength may provide clues to heart health
Draft recommendations on screening mammography continue to stir debate
Surgery still trumps “antibiotics first” approach to appendicitis
Mediterranean diet may help counteract age-related declines in memory and thinking skills
Environmentally friendly inhalers double the cost for people with asthma