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Heart attack symptoms, risk and recovery
Heart attack symptoms, risk and recovery
A heart attack, also called a myocardial infarction, happens when a part of the heart muscle doesn’t get enough blood. The more time that passes without treatment to restore blood flow, the greater the damage to the heart muscle. Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the main cause of heart attack. A les...
How to spot a stroke B.E. F.A.S.T.
How to spot a stroke B.E. F.A.S.T.
A stroke, also called a brain attack, occurs when a blood clot blocks the blood supply to the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. About 137,000 Americans die of stroke every year. Stroke is a serious medical emergency. It is a leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke also ca...
Five signs COVID is taking a toll...even if you're virus-free
Five signs COVID is taking a toll...even if you're virus-free
You’ve followed all the COVID-19 guidelines. Social distancing, limited in-person contact, masks, and sanitizing are now a regular part of life. Maybe you’ve even tested negative for COVID-19, or received the vaccine, but you still feel like something’s not right. Sound familiar? A new report publis...
Melanoma Hunters
Melanoma Hunters
Have you ever found yourself questioning where a mole came from or if a certain mole is changing? Have you spent hours under the sun? Does anyone in your family have a history of skin cancer? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then strongly consider having your skin examined by a Mercy...