Treatment to ward off stroke less effective in women
Nov 14, 2019
Surgery to treat carotid artery disease may not be as effective in keeping stroke at bay in women as it is in men.
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Heart attack survivors who develop PTSD don't always take heart meds
Nov 14, 2019
People who have a heart attack and then develop PTSD may be at higher risk for a second heart attack because they are not taking their cardiovascular medication, a new study shows.
Heart problems ended his NFL career, but magic provides a second act
Nov 13, 2019
After open-heart surgery, former NFL player Jon Dorenbos is now focused on a life of magic and motivation.
Congenital heart disease linked to neighborhood pollution, poverty
Nov 13, 2019
Serious heart defects are more likely in newborns from contaminated, economically deprived areas, a large study in California finds.
Worried about legal risk of doing CPR? Inaction is riskier
Nov 13, 2019
Some people worry performing CPR will expose them to legal risks, but a new study finds cases related to delayed or inadequate CPR are more likely.
Omega-3 may boost brain health in people with a common heart disease
Nov 12, 2019
Coronary artery disease increases risk for dementia, but omega-3 fatty acids may help, new research suggests.
Millions unaware of common heart attack symptoms
Nov 12, 2019
More than 10 million adults in the United States don't know most heart attack symptoms or the best way to respond to them, a new study finds.
Kids with heart rhythm problems more likely to have ADHD, anxiety and depression
Nov 12, 2019
Children and teens with irregular heartbeats are more likely to have ADHD, anxiety and depression compared to their peers, according to new research.
High blood pressure common among black young adults
Nov 11, 2019
Despite high blood pressure levels, few young adults are being treated for the disease.
Flu shot may aid heart bypass recovery
Nov 11, 2019
People who received the flu vaccine before heart bypass surgery showed fewer signs of inflammation, researchers say.
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