Safety of statins emphasized in new report
Dec 10, 2018
Statins are safe medications, and people with or at risk for heart disease and stroke should take them as directed, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.
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Sleep apnea may double risk of drug-resistant hypertension in black adults
Dec 10, 2018
Moderate or severe sleep apnea was associated with more than twice the odds of resistant hypertension in black adults, according to a new study.
Filmmakers look at nutrition and health in black communities
Dec 7, 2018
Filmmakers Jasmine Johnson and Carlita Wilson know firsthand how poor nutrition can lead to serious health problems.
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.
Staying quit: How to stop smoking for good
Dec 5, 2018
For smokers trying to quit, staying smoke-free requires dealing with cravings, weight gain and other threats to quitting for good.
Getting enough exercise easier than you think, experts say
Dec 4, 2018
With New Year's resolutions only a few weeks away, there's good news for those resolving to exercise more: You don't have to go big or go home.
Hearts from unusual donors could help meet growing transplant demand
Dec 4, 2018
Two new studies explore widening the heart donor pool by considering organs from obese donors and those with active hepatitis C.
Caring for your heart is far from 'Ugly'
Dec 3, 2018
The subtext of country singer Stephanie Quayle's new video is empowering women, including in the fight against their No. 1 killer – heart disease.
Dealing with breast cancer means also keeping in mind heart health
Dec 3, 2018
Doctors and patients dealing with breast cancer also need to keep another crucial factor in mind: the heart.
Energy drinks, cramming for final exams could be unhealthy mix
Nov 30, 2018
Students looking for a boost while cramming for exams should think again before turning to energy drinks. Studies show they can affect blood vessel and heart health.
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