Common Infections

Heart Attack from the Flu? How Common Infections Can Trigger Heart Attacks and Strokes

We are constantly reminded of the many well-known heart disease risk-factors such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. However, did you know that common infections like the flu, urinary tract infections (UTIs), sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia, oral infections like gingivitis, viral infections like herpes or hepatitis, bacterial infections like staphylococcus, and yeast infections can all …

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Heart Attack from the Flu? How Common Infections Can Trigger Heart Attacks and Strokes

February is Heart Disease Awareness Month and we are being constantly reminded of all the well-known heart disease risk-factors such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. However, did you know that common infections like the flu, urinary tract infections (UTIs), sexually transmitted diseases like chlamydia, oral infections like gingivitis, viral infections like herpes or hepatitis, bacterial …

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