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Pulmonary Embolism: A Life-Threatening Condition and How a New Team Approach is Changing Care

Sadip Pant, MD
January 27, 2026
When most people think about serious cardiovascular emergencies, they usually think of heart attacks and strokes. But there is another condition that belongs in the same conversation: pulmonary embolism (PE). In the United...

Medal-Worthy Tips for the Olympian in All of Us!

Braidy Shambaugh, DO
January 30, 2025

Whether you are a figure skater attempting a triple axel-triple toe combination in the Winter Olympics, or a novice skier on the bunny slope, one thing is for sure: winter sports can be dangerous. According to the U.S...

How Does Weight Affect Your Heart?

Wen-Chih "Hank" Wu, MD
January 20, 2025

In almost any article about healthy living, it will mention that managing your weight is critical for your overall health. That is because extra weight impacts your heart. The link between weight and heart health The heart...

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How to Maintain Your Mental Health in Winter

Brown University Health Blog Team
January 20, 2023

It’s that time of year again. The sun is setting early. The weather is getting colder and colder. And with the rise of respiratory illnesses, we’re spending even more time indoors, away from our family and friends. These...

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