As hearts race over the World Cup, playing soccer has its benefits from head to toe
Nov 18, 2022
With the World Cup here, how does all that running on the pitch help the heart and brain?
Nov 18, 2022
With the World Cup here, how does all that running on the pitch help the heart and brain?
Nov 17, 2022
Low-carb eating that is plant-based may reduce the risk for Type 2 diabetes, but approaches that emphasize animal-based foods may raise it, new research suggests.
Nov 17, 2022
Beth Murphy's daughter knew the signs of a stroke and got her help. Now, the New York woman is drawing on her husband's memory to stay strong for their children and others.
Nov 16, 2022
An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver not related to alcohol may greatly increase the risk of heart failure, according to new research.
Nov 15, 2022
Women taking part in a health program in their rural town improved their health and fitness – and stayed healthy after the program ended – according to a new study.
Nov 15, 2022
Some women develop high blood pressure well after postpartum care ends and such cases may be missed, new research suggests.
Nov 14, 2022
Cardiovascular disease rates may be rising faster in Asian subgroups than in white people – with the exception of people of Japanese and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander descent.
Nov 11, 2022
Zayne McCall of Lubbock, Texas, was born with six heart defects and has gone through multiple surgeries. Now, he's on track to become a therapist.
Nov 10, 2022
Compared to women who conceive naturally, women who conceive using assisted reproductive technology may have a greater risk for serious heart-related complications when the baby is born.
Nov 9, 2022
An internship project for two Houston high school students opened their eyes to the lasting health consequences of structural racism. Now they're trying to do something about it.
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