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Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) is one of the most common causes of chronic low back pain, but despite its name, it’s not actually a disease. As spinal discs lose hydration and flexibility over time, they may no longer absorb shock effectively, leading to lower back pain, nerve compression, sciatica, numbness, or tingling. The good news is that not everyone with DDD needs spine surgery. The right treatment depends on what’s actually causing your symptoms. Do you know what’s causing your degenera

As a Cardiologist, one blood test every woman should check to help prevent heart attack and stroke… And it’s Lp(a) ……. 💪and not just the standard cholesterol panel. A landmark 2026 study in JAMA Cardiology followed 27,748 healthy women (median age 53, no prior heart disease) for nearly 30 years. Key findings: • Even modest elevations in Lp(a) (lipoprotein(a)) above 30 mg/dL (or the 75th percentile ≈31 mg/dL) were associated with increased long-term risk of major cardiovascular events and corona

Burnt toast smell at 5am: why I thought I was having a stroke

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For one precious hour, Sam Goddard breaks free from his internal prison and can talk again. It's a fleeting moment of joy for him, his family and fiancee. #OnThisDay in 2011 Australian Story filmed this incredible moment when a drug helped Sam find his voice. Sam was in his early 20s and playing soccer when he suffered the first of several catastrophic strokes that upended his life.