Woman's frozen face, garbled speech during Zoom call were signs of a stroke
May 25, 2021
A weekly Zoom call became a social lifeline during the pandemic. It also helped save Dorothy Farris' life.
May 25, 2021
A weekly Zoom call became a social lifeline during the pandemic. It also helped save Dorothy Farris' life.
May 24, 2021
People between the ages of 18 and 34 with depression or anxiety may be more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, new research finds.
May 24, 2021
New guidelines call for tests to identify the cause of a stroke or mini-stroke within 48 hours so tailored treatments can prevent additional strokes.
May 21, 2021
Children who don't outgrow obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as adolescents, a long-term study says.
May 21, 2021
Hispanic Americans who experience discrimination may be more likely to have a higher left atrial volume index, a measure linked with cardiovascular disease, new research shows.
May 21, 2021
The more steps you take throughout the day, the longer you might live, new research shows.
May 20, 2021
Stress related to the 2016 U.S. presidential election may have worsened high blood pressure and increased irregular heart rhythms in people with underlying heart conditions, two studies suggest.
May 20, 2021
Racial disparities for deaths from diabetes and high blood pressure improved substantially in urban areas but minimally in rural areas, according to a new study.
May 20, 2021
A new study of microbes in a baby's gut suggests levels of some bacteria may predict whether a child will develop overweight or obesity.
May 19, 2021
When Andrea Paez went from athletic to almost immobile, grief nearly overtook her. With determination and family support, she found health and happiness.
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