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In case you missed them, here are some of the week's biggest health stories.
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Check out these eight important stories.
1. Certain supplements can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke
A new study suggests that taking a popular form of supplements could make a certain group of people more susceptible to heart disease and stroke.
A cardiologist and nutritionist contributed ideas. Click here to read the story.
“Further studies are needed to determine the precise mechanisms for the development and prognosis of cardiovascular disease with regular use of fish oil supplements,” the authors of a new study wrote. (iStock)
2. Half of Americans are ill-equipped to help in a crisis
Only 51% of Americans surveyed know how to perform hands-only CPR, and only 49% can help with severe bleeding.
ER doctors shared tips on how people can be better prepared. Click here to read the story.
“If you are trained in these life-saving skills, you will know how to recognize the signs that someone needs help and how to buy time until the [first] first responders can get there,” said a doctor. (iStock)
3. Many patients taken off life support may have survived, research suggests
Families may want to wait before making the “irreversible decision” to remove loved ones from life support after a traumatic brain injury, some doctors and researchers say. Click here to read the story.
Many patients who died after traumatic brain injuries might have survived and recovered if their families had waited to take them off life support, a new study shows. (iStock)
4. Three women share their best tips for longevity
For Women's Health Month, three mothers and grandmothers – ages 41, 55 and 64 – revealed how they defy their chronological age. Click here to read the story.
From left to right, Julie Gibson Clark, Amy Hardison and Lil Eskey all shared the lifestyle habits that help them slow biological aging. (James Lee, Amy Hardison, Lil Eskey)
5. Lupus expert debunks 7 common myths
Dr. Brooke Goldner of Cornell University, who lives with lupus, has dedicated her life to raising awareness about the disease. She shared the truths behind some of the biggest misconceptions. Click here to read the story.
Dr. Brooke Goldner, a board-certified physician and professor of autoimmune diseases at Cornell University, pictured right, is committed to debunking lupus myths and misconceptions. (iStock/Dr. Brooke Goldner)
6. The risk of heart attack may increase during election season
Research from Massachusetts General Hospital found that people with specific genetic traits, combined with anxiety or depression, are at a “significantly higher risk of heart attack” during periods of social or political stress. Click here to read the story.
“The connection between mind and heart is strong, and this study highlights that not only our bodies but also our minds need rest and care,” said a doctor. (Lorenzo Bevilaqua/ABC via Getty Images; iStock)
7. Disturbed sleep and nightmares may be linked to autoimmune diseases
Those who experience vivid nightmares and strange hallucinations may be at higher risk for lupus, a new study suggests. Researchers and doctors revealed the connection. Click here to read the story.
The study not only looked at the problems surrounding sleep, but also when the problems started for the participants. (iStock)
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8. Paralyzed patients could find new hope in spinal cord stimulation
Ninety percent of paralyzed patients regained strength or function in their upper limbs after receiving an experimental therapy, a new study found. Experts wondered why this could be a game-changer for some patients. Click here to read the story.
Some of this week's top health stories include the risks of supplements, emergency skills, the effects of sleep disorders and more. (iStock)
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