What Causes a Stroke?
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Without oxygen-rich blood, brain cells begin to die within minutes.
The Best Diabetes Meds for You Based on Heart Risk
If you have type 2 diabetes and moderate heart risk, not all second-line medications may be equally safe for your heart. DPP-4 inhibitors appeared to have a somewhat lower risk of serious cardiovascular events compared with glipizide in this real-world, large-cohort study.
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