Statins cut stroke risk after radiation therapy for cancer
Jun 19, 2019
Stroke is a danger after radiation to zap tumors, but a large study suggests cholesterol-lowering drugs can reduce the problem.
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Cardiology legend to present protégé with Gold Heart Award
Jun 18, 2019
After more than four decades of volunteer service, Dr. Elliott Antman is being honored with the AHA's Gold Heart Award.
Popcorn as a snack: Healthy hit or dietary horror show?
Jun 18, 2019
Prepared properly, popcorn can be the feel-good nutritious hit of summer. Done wrong, it can get bad reviews.
Fun in the water can turn tragic in an instant, especially for children
Jun 17, 2019
Drowning is the No. 1 cause of preventable death among young children. Education, vigilance and knowing CPR can help protect them.
Blood pressure drug boosts blood flow to key brain area in Alzheimer's study
Jun 17, 2019
An Alzheimer's disease study found a blood pressure drug increased blood flow to a key brain area, but the cognitive benefits aren't clear.
Funding the fight for gender equity in heart research
Jun 14, 2019
Sally Soter, a generous supporter of women's heart health, is honored for her commitment to research.
Are transgender men and women who take hormones at risk for heart disease?
Jun 14, 2019
Some recent studies suggest hormone therapy can increase cardiovascular risk for transgender people. Here's how to reduce that potential threat.
Study provides rare look at stroke risk, survival among American Indians
Jun 13, 2019
American Indians have been underrepresented in stroke research. A new study compares their risk with other racial groups.
Cool off with this quick, nutritious summer smoothie
Jun 12, 2019
Who needs ice cream this summer? A nutritional blended drink like the bluey smoothie can be the ultimate treat to beat the heat.
When dancer kept fainting, an EKG finally revealed why
Jun 12, 2019
Virginia's Daniela Leonhardt appeared to be in strikingly good shape, but her experience with cardiovascular problems was about to get intense.
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