Flu shot may help protect vulnerable hospital patients from heart attack, mini-stroke
Jul 27, 2020
The flu vaccine might protect at-risk hospital patients from heart problems and more, a new study finds.
Jul 27, 2020
The flu vaccine might protect at-risk hospital patients from heart problems and more, a new study finds.
Jul 24, 2020
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels place people with diabetes at higher risk for severe COVID-19. Yet many continue to avoid emergency rooms when those levels escalate.
Jul 23, 2020
Like her mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Kendel Christoff had a heart attack at a young age.
Jul 23, 2020
Some cardiovascular diseases can be inherited, and a new American Heart Association report summarizes the role genetic tests can play.
Jul 22, 2020
A daytime nap can be refreshing and make you more productive, but it also could be a sign of overall sleep problems, which could impact your health.
Jul 21, 2020
Only 20, Noun Abdelaziz has testified before the California Senate about healthy school meals and has a job working to destigmatize mental health in underserved communities.
Jul 20, 2020
While inactive people exposed to high levels of pollution have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new study shows the benefits of regular exercise hold up no matter how dirty the air.
Jul 20, 2020
A new scientific statement explores how to help the nearly 60% of U.S. kids who lack a key measure of overall physical fitness and health.
Jul 17, 2020
Sweeping efforts in research and manufacturing are designed to deliver a COVID-19 vaccine fast.
Jul 16, 2020
In Boston, HealthWorks Community Fitness members follow a path to fitness, self-confidence and sisterhood.
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