Appalachia volunteers make homes safe, affordable – and healthy
Jun 26, 2020
A housing ministry is working to make homes healthier and safer while addressing generational poverty.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
COVID-19 highlights long-term inequities in some communities
Jun 25, 2020
COVID-19's devastating toll in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods and communities is highlighting long-standing health and social inequities.
How to stay safe, healthy and cool this summer despite COVID-19 threat
Jun 24, 2020
With many air-conditioned venues closed or limiting visitors because of COVID-19, there are still plenty of ways to stay cool this summer and safely enjoy activities in high heat and humidity.
Heart condition made her feel 'like a ticking time bomb'
Jun 23, 2020
After many twists and turns, Heather Lister finally got a clear picture of her heart problem, as well as surgery to repair it.
Diabetes diagnosis soon followed by heart failure could boost death risk
Jun 23, 2020
Heart failure posed the greatest five-year risk of death for people newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes compared to other heart or kidney diseases, according to new research.
Persistent depression might increase heart disease risk for women with HIV
Jun 22, 2020
Women with HIV who experience long periods of stress develop greater amounts of plaque in their arteries, according to a new study.
Taxing sugary drinks could boost health, reduce care costs
Jun 22, 2020
Three types of taxes on sodas and other sugar-sweetened drinks could help prevent heart attacks, strokes and diabetes while also lowering health care costs, according to a model.
Stroke patients more likely to die in rural hospitals than in urban ones
Jun 18, 2020
Disparities in stroke care impact quality of care and survival in the nation’s rural versus urban areas, according to new research.
Organ transplants make a turnaround from COVID-19 decline
Jun 18, 2020
The pandemic caused a steep drop in organ transplants; here's how the system recovered.
Here's what doctors know about immunizations right now: You still need them
Jun 17, 2020
As routine vaccination rates have dropped during the coronavirus pandemic, doctors worry about outbreaks of preventable diseases.
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