How Healthy Is Zucchini?

The culinary chameleon has some surprising benefits.

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This Test Can See a Heart Attack in Your Future

Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patient’s risk. Yet the test remains underused.

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How Many Steps Do You Really Need in a Day?

A new study identifies the right number to reap the health benefits of walking.

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Trump Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency After Leg Swelling. What Is It?

The condition, which can cause swelling and pain, is common among older adults.

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F.D.A. Panel to Reassess Hormone Therapy Warnings

Dr. Marty Makary, the agency’s commissioner, has said too many women avoid menopause treatments because the risks have been overstated.

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How Healthy Are Peaches?

Experts share all of the juicy details.

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Just How Harmful Is Vaping? More Evidence Is Emerging.

A new study that found high levels of heavy metals in popular nicotine vapes adds to concerns about the products.

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Does Breathing Actually Matter for Your Workout?

Some influencers claim that breathing techniques can give your workout a boost. Here’s what works — and what doesn’t.

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Maybe It’s Not Just Aging. Maybe It’s Anemia.

Significant numbers of older people have the condition. Many find relief with an effective treatment that is being more widely prescribed.

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A Hospital Was in Critical Condition. Could $1.1 Billion Fix It?

University Hospital at Downstate in Brooklyn faces many of the problems plaguing other medical centers in New York, but the state has reversed course and is investing in it.

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