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03/23/2026

ATTR-CM: The Underdiagnosed Heart Condition
The medical content describes Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, or ATTR-CM, as a serious and often underdiagnosed condition. It is caused by an abnormal protein buildup that prevents the left ventricle from relaxing and filling properly, thus impairing the heart’s function.

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03/20/2026

Adolescents: Sleep or Exercise 30 Mins Daily Cuts Diabetes Risk
Research indicates that if adolescents replace 30 minutes of sedentary time each day with sleep or moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, it may reduce their insulin resistance. This reduction in insulin resistance can subsequently lower their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

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03/20/2026

High Blood Pressure in Young Adults Linked to Heart Disease
A study in South Korea involving nearly 300 thousand adults found that individuals with higher blood pressure (defined as 120 mm Hg/80 mm Hg or greater) maintained for up to 10 years during young adulthood (ages 30 and 40) were more likely to develop heart disease.

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03/19/2026

Pregnant Women's Sleep, Movement & Sedentary Time
A study involving nearly 500 pregnant women in three U.S. cities measured sedentary behavior, sleep, and physical activity across a 7-day, 24-hour timeframe during each trimester.

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03/11/2026

Pregnancy Stress Linked to Postpartum High Blood Pressure
A study involving over 3,000 women experiencing a first pregnancy found that consistently elevated stress levels were linked to high blood pressure after pregnancy, particularly in women who had encountered adverse circumstances.

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03/03/2026

**Severe Heart Attack Deaths Rising for Ages 18-54**
From 2011 to 2022, data analysis showed a significant increase in deaths among men and women aged 18-54 following their first hospitalization for a severe heart attack.

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01/28/2026

France: Bread Salt Reduction Saves 1,000 Lives
A study in France found that focusing on reducing salt in breads, such as baguettes, could lower daily salt intake by 0.35 grams per person and lead to a reduction of over 1,000 national deaths.

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01/24/2026

Winter Storm Prep: Beyond The Basics Checklist
The content broadly refers to the many hazards associated with cold temperatures that require preparation for upcoming winter storms.

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01/22/2026

Heart Disease & Stroke: Top US Death Causes
According to the American Heart Association’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and stroke has moved up to the #4 spot.

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01/13/2026

TV Shows Get CPR Wrong
Scripted U.S. TV programs often inaccurately depict who is most likely to require CPR and the locations of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, based on an analysis of over 160 TV episodes aired since 2008.

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01/10/2026

Meal Delivery Boosts Quality of Life for Heart Failure
Research highlights indicate that among 150 adults recently hospitalized for heart failure, those who received prepared meals or fresh produce deliveries alongside dietary counseling reported an improved quality of life.

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12/22/2025

Our Online continuing education for dental professionals is coming soon! https://www.dental.northcoast.academy/