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Science Reveals How Red Meat Harms the Heart

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Science Reveals How Red Meat Harms the Heart

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Red-meat lovers may raise their risk of heart disease through a chain of events that plays out in the gut, a new study suggests. Many studies over the years have tied diets heavy in red and processed meats to a heightened risk of … Read more

Marijuana Raises Post-Op Dangers After Heart Attack

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Marijuana Raises Post-Op Dangers After Heart Attack

The patients also were 11 times more likely to suffer a stroke after their angioplasty, although the overall risk remained low, with about 0.3% of marijuana users suffering a stroke. “The odds are markedly increased. The absolute difference is small, but to the patient who suffers that excess stroke, that’s a devastating complication,” said … Read more