Lung injuries should be a warning about vaping's risks
Sep 30, 2020
EVALI faded from the headlines, but doctors say the lung disease shows how dangerous vaping can be.
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New genetic clues to identify aneurysm risk in stomach vessel
Sep 28, 2020
A new study of U.S. veterans identified 14 genes that could predict the risk of an abdominal aortic aneurysm, a bulging or weakening of the large oxygen-supplying blood vessel that goes from the heart to the abdomen.
How to protect yourself from the stress of politics
Sep 23, 2020
Stressed out by election season? That can affect your health, but here's how to protect yourself.
When it comes to healthy protein, fish is the dish
Sep 14, 2020
Grilled white fish with avocado relish is quick, tasty and good for the heart. (This article was created with financial support from LifeBridge Health.)
Health apps pose privacy risks, but experts offer this advice
Sep 10, 2020
People who use health apps are largely unprotected from having their data passed along to third parties, according to experts.
How to avoid frailty and stay strong as you age
Sep 1, 2020
Frailty is a syndrome that can come with age and chronic illness, leaving people susceptible to catastrophic health events. Here's how to prevent it. (This article was created with financial support from Transamerica.)
When it comes to Labor Day menu choices, safety is tasty
Sep 1, 2020
Labor Day is a weekend full of grilling and concocting light, tasty food. But with millions of people getting sick every year from food poisoning, here are some storing, handling and cooking safety guidelines.
Need another reason not to vape? Your oral health is at risk
Aug 26, 2020
While most warnings about vaping focus on cardiovascular and respiratory effects, the chemicals in e-cigarettes add to the risks of gum disease, tooth loss and worse.
After years of decline, death rate from lung clots on the rise
Aug 17, 2020
The death rate for pulmonary embolism is increasing, hitting younger adults and African Americans the hardest, new research finds.
Depression may complicate recovery from peripheral artery disease
Aug 12, 2020
People with depression had worse recovery from a vascular condition that affects the legs, arms and neck, according to a new study that showed women were more likely to be depressed.