What parents should know about the COVID-19 vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds
Nov 4, 2021
Now that a COVID-19 vaccine is available for younger children, here are answers to common questions on parents' minds.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
How doctors can help their patients make heart-healthy lifestyle changes
Nov 4, 2021
Behavioral counseling can help adults make lifestyle changes to prevent heart disease, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement that offers how-to guidance for doctors.
A growing phenomenon, youth caregivers need recognition, support
Nov 3, 2021
Millions of young people nationwide provide care for a family member, a situation exacerbated by the rise in single-parent households resulting in part from the opioid crisis and COVID-19 pandemic. The physical and mental effects are far-reaching.
'Balance' is the key word in new dietary guidance for heart health
Nov 2, 2021
The American Heart Association's new dietary guidance for improving cardiovascular health emphasizes broad eating patterns instead of narrowly focusing on any single food or nutrient.
Pandemic caused massive disruption to scientific research
Nov 1, 2021
Pandemic shutdowns threw a monkey wrench into scientific research around the world, shifting resources to COVID-19 therapies and vaccines. A new report from the American Heart Association highlights the long-term consequences and how to avoid them.
Could the path to better brain health involve better mouth care?
Nov 1, 2021
A growing body of research finds people with gum disease are at greater risk for developing dementia and other chronic illnesses.
At 31, a stroke immobilized his right side. Now he's a competitive bodybuilder.
Oct 29, 2021
Airman Brady Johnson of Belvidere, Illinois, turned his military pledge to defend his country into an attack against his own enemy – the aftermath of a stroke.
New guidelines help doctors diagnose chest pain – but only if you act
Oct 28, 2021
Chest pain isn't just about pain in the chest, and new guidelines could help doctors act faster, make smarter choices and communicate with patients better.
Could a Halloween-induced nightmare be bad for your health?
Oct 27, 2021
It's no fun to wake up scared and sweaty from a nightmare. But for most people, the only bad health effects might be if it leads to stress and insomnia.
After weeks of flu-like symptoms, open-heart surgery at 26
Oct 26, 2021
Melanie Falcon of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was 26 when she felt ill. Weeks later, doctors discovered an infection in her heart stemming from an undiagnosed congenital heart defect. Her son and dad have it, too.
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