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Do Diabetes Drugs Help You Lose Weight?

Here’s why drugs originally developed to treat diabetes are being used for weight loss.

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Recommended Vaccines

Vaccinations protect you from serious diseases – and here’s why you need them.

This Is Not Your Parent’s Surgery

Here’s a look at how surgical procedures have improved over the years.

Don’t Miss These Early Warning Signs of Heart Failure

Symptoms of heart failure may be subtle, but it’s important to know when to see a doctor.

Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI)

The ankle-brachial index (ABI) test is a quick, noninvasive way to check for peripheral artery disease (PAD). The ankle-brachial index test compares the blood pressure measured at the ankle with the blood pressure measured at the arm. A low ankle-brachial index number can indicate narrowing or blockage of the arteries in the legs.

Vasovagal Syncope

Vasovagal syncope, also known as neurocardiogenic syncope, is fainting caused by a sudden, temporary drop in blood flow to the brain. Vasovagal syncope is the most common type of syncope. It is usually caused by an intense emotional trigger like fear that reduces blood pressure and slows the heart.

Balance Disorders

Balance problems can lead to a feeling of dizziness or as if the room is spinning. Some people feel as though they may fall down. These feelings can happen when lying down, sitting, or standing. Many body systems — including muscles, bones, joints, vision, the balance organ in the inner ear, nerves, heart and blood…