More research needed on blood pressure targets for women of childbearing age
Sep 10, 2018
High blood pressure rates could nearly double in women of childbearing age if the latest guidelines are used, according to a new study.
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Grandparents, grandchildren can connect with health in mind
Sep 7, 2018
Here is how grandparents can set a good example in healthy living for grandchildren.
Study: Nicotine patch safe for smokers while hospitalized for heart disease
Sep 7, 2018
Nicotine replacement therapy appears to be a safe option for smokers hospitalized for heart disease, even for critically ill patients on their first day, according to a new study.
'Gronk girl' tackles her second heart transplant in 5 years
Sep 7, 2018
New England Patriots fan on heart transplant waiting list got a boost from meeting her favorite player.
Raising awareness about women's health is in WNBA's DNA
Sep 6, 2018
Hoops fans turn to WNBA Finals, while the league makes sure women’s health issues always get a full-court press.
Teen goes into cardiac arrest during spelling bee
Sep 5, 2018
During an eighth-grade spelling bee, Emma Baker went into cardiac arrest. Her heart didn't beat for 45 minutes.
Nutrient-rich diet may help heart failure patients avoid hospital, death
Sep 4, 2018
A varied, quality diet could help prevent hospitalizations and even death among patients with heart failure, according to a new study.
Smoking in America: Why more Americans are kicking the habit
Aug 30, 2018
Why cigarette smoking in America has reached an all-time low.
7 habits make for a healthy heart — and brain, too
Aug 29, 2018
New research suggests that exercise, eating right and other heart-healthy habits are good for the brain, too.
It takes more than a bribe to get people to exercise
Aug 29, 2018
Incentivizing people to exercise using cash and other rewards doesn’t always work. Here’s what research suggests does.
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