More personalized guidelines for treating adults with congenital heart disease
Aug 16, 2018
The growing population of adults with congenital heart disease could soon begin to see more personalized care, according to new guidelines released Thursday.
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Wildfire smoke threatens health of those near and far
Aug 15, 2018
More than 100 wildfires are blazing through parts of the western United States, including one in California that has grown to become the largest fire in the state’s history.
Home-delivered meals keep heart failure patients out of hospital
Aug 14, 2018
The delivery of personalized, low-sodium meals to the homes of heart failure patients just out of the hospital has the potential to help them avoid rehospitalization in the days ahead, a new study shows.
After mini-stroke at 41, she's on a mission to educate others
Aug 13, 2018
After having a mini-stroke at 41 and barely dodging a massive one, this New Jersey woman is on a mission to educate others.
Taking time off doesn't have to mean distant travel
Aug 13, 2018
If you’re looking to squeeze in a vacation before the hectic fall schedule resumes, visions of exotic beaches or sightseeing abroad may come to mind. But enjoying time off work doesn’t have to mean distant travel or hefty spending.
With hurricane season underway, health experts urge more support for the vulnerable
Aug 10, 2018
Stroke survivor José Maldonado returned to his native Puerto Rico to help after Hurricane Maria, one of three hurricanes that slammed the U.S. last year. Medical care and medications can be scarce after a hurricane, according to experts.
Summer days: Make sure the living is easy — and active
Aug 9, 2018
It’s the peak of summer, when swimming, hiking, biking and other outdoor activities beckon — just the kind of active leisure time that can make a big difference in your overall health.
Efforts to mitigate impact of social, economic inequities
Aug 8, 2018
Initiatives nationwide are confronting health inequities at the community level.
'Kemp the warrior' battles heart defect with two surgeries before his first birthday
Aug 7, 2018
‘Kemp the warrior’ battles a heart defect with two successful surgeries before his first birthday, with another operation in his future.
They’re investing in research to treat irregular heartbeats, like their own
Aug 7, 2018
More than $28 million is being invested into researching atrial fibrillation by those personally affected by the condition.
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