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Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern?
For older adults, low blood sodium, known as hyponatremia, can cause death if left untreated.
Did the definition of Alzheimer's disease change?
What the change in the research definition of Alzheimer's disease means for you.
Does older age increase the risk of atrial fibrillation?
Learn how the risk of getting this common heart rhythm condition can increase with age.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
This type of receding hairline, which primarily affects older women, is treatable. The earlier you talk with your doctor about it, the better your chance of preventing permanent baldness.
What is a heart failure action plan?
Know when new heart failure symptoms require a call to a healthcare professional or an ER visit. An action plan can guide self-care.
Heart failure and sex: Is it safe?
Many people with heart failure worry that sex might harm their hearts. How do you know when sex is OK? Cardiac rehab and counseling can help.
Unusual COVID-19 symptoms: What are they?
COVID-19 can cause a wide variety of symptoms, some more common than others. Learn about how COVID-19 can make you feel.
Diuretics and gout: What's the connection?
This treatment for high blood pressure can raise the risk of arthritis. Find out why and what you can do about it.
COVID-19 infections by race: What's behind the health disparities?
Understand how underlying health conditions, the places where people live and work, and racism can affect who becomes seriously ill with COVID-19.
Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
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