obesity and heart disease

Published Date: 02 Mar 2023

It has long been known that people who are overweight or obese are more prone to diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus, which can lead to heart disease. But experts at the Mayo Clinic say obesity can...

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People with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity may have fewer episodes of AFib after ablation if they take the diabetes medication metformin in addition to standard care, according to a preliminary, late-breaking science ...

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