A cardiologist shared 4 seemingly healthy habits that can lead to heart failure, from too much protein to overdoing workouts

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A super high-protein diet can lead to inflammation, a cause of heart disease.

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Chickpeas can significantly lower your cholesterol. Here are 5 tasty recipes scientists recommend to improve your health.

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Chickpeas and black beans have different health benefits. While one lowers inflammation, the other is more effective at fighting high cholesterol.

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I thought I had great cholesterol, but a trendy new blood test said the opposite — sending me down a mind-boggling rabbit hole

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I tried Function Health, a trendy new $500 membership service that tests your blood and urine for a whole spectrum of issues.

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Just 1 cup of black beans curbs inflammation in your body. Here are 4 science-backed recipes to boost your health.

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Mmm. Beans.

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Jamie Foxx had a stroke aged 55. A doctor shares 3 ways to help prevent them, as cases rise in younger people.

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Jamie Foxx was unconscious for weeks after having a stroke.

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Sleep in this weekend — it may help you live longer and avoid heart disease

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Sleeping late on the weekends to catch up after a busy week can pay off, according to science

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Daylight-saving time is literally killing us. It's time to end this switch.

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  • Daylight-saving time is a killer, scientists say.
  • A third of the world and most US states observe daylight-saving time.
  • DST is linked to increases in heart attacks and car accidents.

Summer is coming to an end, meaning we're in our final weeks of daylight-saving time for the year.

A man rapidly lost weight on a popular weight-loss drug. After 6 months, he was hospitalized with heart problems and confusion.

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A new case study reports that a man was hospitalized with a dangerous thyroid condition after losing weight quickly on tirzepatide.

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North Korea is looking for medicine overseas to treat Kim Jong Un's obesity, spy agency says

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The state of Kim Jong Un's health has been speculated on for years.

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Cut back on processed foods with these 2 heart-healthy snacks, according to a cardiologist

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Snacks like berries and almonds can be healthier alternatives to popular processed foods like fries, chips, and sweets.

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