Heart fat captures researchers' attention
Jun 12, 2020
Epicardial adipose tissue can be helpful or harmful, and it might have a future role in heart disease prevention.
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Doctor who discovered Kawasaki disease dead at 95
Jun 11, 2020
Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki, a pediatrician who discovered the rare inflammatory disease that now bears his name, died in Japan. The childhood disease was recently linked to COVID-19 complications.
A heart attack at 33? No way, she thought
Jun 11, 2020
Breanna Alosi felt a pain in her back and checked the symptoms online. In the end, she survived a rare problem called SCAD.
Smoking may double stroke risk for African Americans
Jun 10, 2020
The risk of stroke among African Americans increases as the number of cigarettes a day increases, according to new research.
Instead of a tie, think about healthy gifts and gratitude for Father's Day
Jun 10, 2020
Especially this year, forget the Father's Day tie. You can show dad your appreciation with something healthy and creative.
Pregnant women with heart defects don't always get this recommended test
Jun 8, 2020
Pregnant women with congenital heart disease face higher risk of cardiovascular complications, yet only half get the tests needed to identify problems early, a new study shows.
Taking blood pressure meds helps even frailest people live longer
Jun 8, 2020
Consistently taking prescribed blood pressure medications helped both frail and healthy older adults live longer, according to new research.
The dangers of sleep deprivation
Jun 5, 2020
Getting proper sleep could help prevent serious health problems. (This article was created with financial support from Transamerica.)
Calorie data on menus could generate significant health, economic benefits
Jun 4, 2020
The federal menu labeling law may help diners make better choices and reduce cases of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, a new study finds.
Looking for ways to protect against pandemic PTSD
Jun 2, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, experts are bracing for a wave of post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues.
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