Many Women (and Docs) Are in the Dark on No. 1 Killer ― Heart Disease
Can you name the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S.? Nearly half of women can’t, a new study finds — and that’s a problem, researchers say.
The answer is heart disease. But 45 percent of women in the new study were unaware that this condition is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S.
About 400,000 women in the U.S. died from heart disease in 2016 — a number that’s higher than deaths in women from all types of cancer combined, according to the study, published today (June 22) in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. [Heart of the Matter: 7 Things to Know About Your Ticker]
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Depression, poor memory and trouble thinking can all be symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency. Other symptoms of a vitamin B12 deficiency include a numb or tingling feeling in the hands and feet, a loss of balance, a sore mouth or tongue and constipation.
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Yellowed skin, anemia, paranoia and hallucinations may also indicate a vitamin B12 deficiency, according to Harvard Health Publications.