Meet 'Model 2' Christina, the happier, healthier version
Dec 9, 2019
A triple bypass at 43 spurred Dallas teacher Christina Herrera to overhaul her life. Although she misses some of her favorite foods, 'I like the new me.'
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Stroke death rate increasing for middle-aged Americans
Nov 7, 2019
Despite national data showing a decrease in stroke mortality, stroke deaths for middle-aged Americans are rising in more than half of all U.S. counties.
Sleeping less than 6 hours may raise risk of cancer, even death
Oct 2, 2019
Adults with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke who don't get at least six hours of sleep a night face serious health risks, new research suggests.
These diets helped women with diabetes cut heart attack, stroke risk
Sep 19, 2019
Cardiovascular disease is a serious threat to women who have diabetes, but diets like Mediterranean and DASH could help them, new research shows.
A taco salad that's perfect for a Labor Day picnic
Aug 23, 2019
This taco salad all rolled up into a nostalgic glass container is a picnic-friendly dish for Labor Day.
Researchers examine dangerous combination of diabetes, heart failure among Asians
Aug 21, 2019
Diabetes and heart failure can cause structural changes in the heart and increase the risk of death, a study in Asian people shows.
'Surprising' lack of progress on heart disease in younger adults, especially in women
Jul 8, 2019
After decades of declining cardiovascular disease rates, a new study shows the trend is reversing among younger people, and especially women.
Study provides rare look at stroke risk, survival among American Indians
Jun 13, 2019
American Indians have been underrepresented in stroke research. A new study compares their risk with other racial groups.
How to have a heart-healthy pregnancy before you even conceive
Jun 11, 2019
Preconception health – the care you get prior to becoming pregnant – is just as important as the care you get during pregnancy, especially if you have a condition that puts your heart at risk.
Diabetes and heart failure are linked; treatment should be too
Jun 6, 2019
A new report looks at the connection between diabetes and heart failure – and how managing one condition can impact treatment of the other.