Too much salt? How sodium consumption varies by culture
May 28, 2025
Most adults in the U.S. consume too much sodium, which increases health risks. A new study finds the sources vary by culture.
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Speaking more than one language can add layers to stroke recovery
May 14, 2025
Aphasia, a disorder that affects the ability to speak or understand language, is a frequent side effect of stroke. For those who use more than one language, the effects – and path to recovery – can be different.
Women with common autoimmune diseases may face higher death rate from heart disease, stroke than men
May 6, 2025
Adults with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or systemic sclerosis saw decreases in death rates linked to heart disease and stroke over a 22-year span, new research shows. But women still had a higher rate.
Caring for her mother, a medical student learned how a little compassion can make a difference
Apr 18, 2025
From a young age, Diana Castillo Bonilla watched her mother's struggle with heart problems. Now, she's hoping to put the lessons to use.
New research helps explain unexplained strokes in younger adults
Apr 17, 2025
An analysis of traditional, nontraditional and sex-specific risk factors sheds light on why clot-related strokes are happening in people under 50 – including those with a hole in their heart called a patent foramen ovale.
When it comes to sleep, quality may be just as important as quantity
Apr 14, 2025
A good night's rest and its impact on your overall health and well-being depends on timing, satisfaction and consistency – not just duration – according to a new science report.
A heart artery tore weeks before her due date, putting the lives of mom and baby at risk
Apr 11, 2025
Nefertari Nelson-Williams was nearly nine months pregnant when she had emergency surgery to repair a spontaneous coronary artery dissection.
Poor sleep linked to advanced stages of a complex heart and kidney disease syndrome
Mar 25, 2025
Researchers question whether poor sleep may play a role in the progression of CKM syndrome, a complex heart and kidney-related condition that can extend to other organs.
Big differences found in heart and stroke risks among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups
Mar 10, 2025
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations in the U.S. are typically grouped together in research. But a new study shows their cardiovascular disease risks vary significantly.
Fueled by family, he grew up to become a force for Black health
Feb 24, 2025
Dr. Herman Taylor Jr. grew up in an era of turmoil. He went on to spend a lifetime improving Black health through the Jackson Heart Study and more.