Interpreters are essential part of care for stroke patients struggling to understand
Oct 11, 2018
Medical interpreters play a critical role in helping doctors correctly treat stroke patients who don't speak English, experts say.
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Boy thrives after 'time bomb' delivery, several surgeries for heart defects
Oct 11, 2018
With their son now thriving after being born with severe heart defects, Colorado family now advocates for more research.
Framingham: The study and the town that changed the health of a generation
Oct 10, 2018
For 70 years, a small town west of Boston has been helping unlock the mysteries of heart disease. The groundbreaking Framingham Heart Study now has logged 15,447 participants and is heading into the future to look at the molecular basis of disease.
Health of Hispanic babies with heart defects tied to mom's education, insurance
Oct 10, 2018
In the U.S., the education level and insurance status of mothers may help explain poor health outcomes seen in Hispanic infants born with certain heart defects, a new study suggests.
Stroke care gains in Puerto Rico falter after Hurricane Maria
Oct 9, 2018
The progress achieved in stroke care in Puerto Rico has eroded in the year following Hurricane Maria, say researchers who spent five years on a project designed to improve stroke care on the island.
Church-based health programs may help black adults lower blood pressure
Oct 9, 2018
Black adults with high blood pressure may benefit from habit-changing education that includes faith-based and motivational strategies, a new study shows.
Gut bacteria may play role in heart attack recovery
Oct 8, 2018
A new study found that the tiny microbes inside the gut played a role in repairing the hearts of mice after a heart attack.
How many at-home checks does it take to diagnose high blood pressure?
Oct 5, 2018
It takes three days' worth of home measurements to get a reliable average for a high blood pressure diagnosis, a new study found.
Researchers suggest way to possibly eliminate artery-clogging condition
Oct 4, 2018
Researchers have proposed a unique clinical trial to reduce the early onset of atherosclerosis, the buildup of the plaque in the arteries that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.
After 2 heart attacks, she may need a new heart. But first comes her wedding.
Oct 3, 2018
Leah Huss knew she was having a heart attack. She recognized the symptoms from her first one.
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