Genes, neighborhoods and a surprising finding on stroke risk
Feb 3, 2023
A genetic score may be able to identify higher stroke risk – but only for people living in the most privileged neighborhoods, preliminary research has found.
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Pregnancy complications could increase a woman's stroke risk at an earlier age
Feb 2, 2023
Women who have complications during pregnancy may face a much higher risk of stroke at an earlier age than those without them, new research suggests.
Intensively lowering blood pressure may help clear toxins from the brain
Feb 2, 2023
An analysis of brain scans suggests intensive treatment to reduce blood pressure could change brain structures linked to dementia, according to preliminary research.
11 things to know to save a life with CPR
Feb 1, 2023
CPR saves lives, but confusion might keep you from acting when the time comes. Experts clear up questions about what to do when someone's heart stops.
Getting sepsis in the hospital could increase cardiovascular risk in the future
Feb 1, 2023
Sepsis, a severe reaction to an infection in the bloodstream, may raise the risk of death or cardiovascular problems up to 12 years later, a new study suggests.
Depression, poor mental health in young adults linked to higher cardiovascular risks
Jan 31, 2023
The relationship between depression and cardiovascular disease risk is well established in middle-aged adults. A new study suggests the link may begin in early adulthood.
Student-athlete's parents grateful for national spotlight on cardiac arrest
Jan 30, 2023
The parents of cross-country runner Dylan Dorrell, who died of cardiac arrest after team practice, say the spotlight from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's collapse helps bring awareness.
After a stroke at 87, woman had to convince family she was really OK
Jan 26, 2023
Barbara Bartels of Santa Cruz, California, credits her immediate recovery after a stroke to timely help and an active, healthy lifestyle.
Older LGBTQ adults face unique challenges in giving and receiving care
Jan 25, 2023
As people age, they typically turn to adult children and other family for support. LGBTQ older adults are less likely to have that support and more likely to care for each other.
Cardiovascular deaths saw steep rise in U.S. during first year of the COVID-19 pandemic
Jan 25, 2023
Cardiovascular disease deaths increased substantially in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among Asian, Black and Hispanic populations, according to a statistical update from the American Heart Association.
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