Time is ripe for trying new fruits and vegetables
Jan 24, 2019
Bitter melon or Buddha's hand: Food experts say trying new fruits and vegetables is good for you.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
Another day at the office – thanks to an AED
Jan 23, 2019
CPR-AED training and quick action by law firm colleagues meant the difference between life and death for John Lewis.
Taking medicine for a cold? Be mindful of your heart.
Jan 18, 2019
Be careful what you reach for to treat that cold. Some over-the-counter cold medicines can affect the heart.
Are some breads getting a bad rap?
Jan 17, 2019
Don't let fad diets fool you: As long as it's made from whole grains, bread can be an important part of a healthy diet.
Simple changes can boost chances for living healthier, longer
Jan 16, 2019
If you want to live longer, some simple healthy steps may help you do it.
Infection as a baby led to heart valve surgery for teen
Jan 16, 2019
A heart condition restricted Prince Pratt's childhood, but surgery gave him a second chance at life.
Hookah smoking gains popularity amid growing evidence of health risks
Jan 15, 2019
Hookah smoking isn't a safe tobacco alternative and may be just as harmful as cigarettes.
Why do IVF pregnancies with frozen embryos increase preeclampsia risk?
Jan 14, 2019
A new study may have uncovered why pregnant women who had IVF using frozen embryo transfer may be more susceptible to preeclampsia.
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.
Breastfeeding boost: Nursing may help mothers improve heart health
Jan 10, 2019
Studies have long touted the advantages that breastfeeding gives an infant, but babies aren't the only ones benefiting.
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