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Cardiologists warn that chronic fatigue, often dismissed as stress, is a crucial early sign of heart trouble. When the heart ...

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ANSWER: Heartburn is a sensation of discomfort in the upper abdomen or in the lower chest that is burning in quality. Although we often tie heartburn to acid reflux, it’s impossible to be immediately ...

CARDIAC arrests and heart attacks are two severe health emergencies frequently confused for one another. But recognising a key distinction between the two could prove vital during life-threatening ...