Ethnicity a 'risk-enhancing' factor under new cholesterol guidelines
Jan 11, 2019
Indian or Japanese? Puerto Rican or Mexican? Ethnic background plays a role in cholesterol screening and treatment.
Stroke News
News anchor opens up to viewers about dad's stroke
Dec 21, 2018
Kansas television reporter uses her platform to educate viewers about stroke after her once-estranged father nearly died from one.
The eyes have it for high blood pressure clues
Dec 13, 2018
Doctors may one day be able to peek into your future cardiovascular risk by looking at your eyes.
Husband's deadly heart disease inspires mother of four to action
Dec 12, 2018
Her husband's heart disease prompted Ritru Davis to take a lead role in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk.
12-year-old endures surgeries and health scares, inspires NFL player's foundation
Dec 6, 2018
Born with a rare heart defect, Gavin Kuykendall is now an active sixth-grader who inspired a foundation started by friend and Houston Texans quarterback Brandon Weeden.
'Plateau' in progress on heart disease, stroke deaths
Nov 29, 2018
The rate of deaths from heart disease barely decreased last year while deaths from stroke increased slightly, and life expectancy continued to slip in the U.S., according to new federal statistics.
Infections may be a 'trigger' for heart attack, stroke
Nov 28, 2018
New research links pneumonia and other infections to an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke within three months.
Her life in tatters, a stroke should've added to her misery. Instead, it sparked an amazing rise.
Nov 19, 2018
To best appreciate the harrowing, heartwarming story of stroke survivor Michelle Davenport, you first need to know about the woman who raised her, Flossie Washington.
Warm, wet weather linked to improved outlook for stroke survivors
Nov 16, 2018
A new study found a connection between winter and increased hospitalizations for stroke. It also showed that survivors admitted during warm, wet seasons had better outcomes.
What is a medical guideline, and how is it created?
Nov 10, 2018
Guidelines help doctors understand the best way to prevent and treat diseases. But what exactly are guidelines? And how are they created?
