Clot-removing procedure appears safe for pregnant stroke patients
Sep 20, 2021
Mechanical thrombectomy has been widely used to treat stroke patients but has been little-studied in pregnant women.
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Weight-loss meds, surgery could fight obesity-related high blood pressure
Sep 20, 2021
When diet and exercise aren't helping, experts analyzing treatments for obesity-related high blood pressure say medications and metabolic surgery can be effective.
Fitness didn't keep him from heart problems or COVID-19, but it did help him recover
Sep 17, 2021
LeCount Holmes has lived by the mantra "don't give up." It helped him to overcome atrial fibrillation and COVID-19.
Physical activity is helpful after a stroke, but how much is healthy?
Sep 16, 2021
Research shows being physically active aids stroke recovery. But survivors may struggle with how much and what type of activity is right for them.
Thanks to CPR and AEDs, air travelers have higher-than-average survival rates from cardiac arrest
Sep 14, 2021
A new study about air travelers who have cardiac arrests in airports and on planes underscores the value of improved training and better awareness for bystander CPR and the use of defibrillators, researchers say.
Today's prolonged stress may predict tomorrow's heart problems
Sep 13, 2021
People with normal blood pressure who experience high levels of stress are at greater risk for rising blood pressure or heart problems within a decade, a new study finds.
Since her stroke, her Southern drawl turned into a foreign accent
Sep 13, 2021
With North Carolina woman's rare case of foreign accent syndrome, listeners can hear more than just her natural Southern drawl.
12-year-old calls 911 during dad's heart attack
Sep 10, 2021
Renick Blosser knew the tightening sensation in his chest was unlike anything he'd experienced.
Just how healthy are pomegranates?
Sep 9, 2021
Health experts sing the praises of pomegranates, but here are some things you may not know about this unique fruit called the "jewel of autumn."
Just 4 or 5 peanuts a day may lower stroke risk in Japanese adults
Sep 9, 2021
Asian men and women in Japan had a lower stroke and heart disease risk if they ate peanuts each day, new research shows.
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