A stroke almost took gospel star's life – then taught her about living
May 8, 2019
Gospel legend Stefanie Minatee thought she was "invincible." A stroke showed her she wasn't. But her determined spirit has helped her through a long recovery.
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Could adding minerals to drinking water fight high blood pressure?
May 7, 2019
A new study suggests adding calcium and magnesium to drinking water could prove an effective strategy for fighting high blood pressure.
Arsenic in drinking water may damage the heart
May 7, 2019
Drinking water contaminated with arsenic increases the risk of structural changes to the heart, a new study finds.
Olympic great Michael Johnson wants you to think F.A.S.T.
May 6, 2019
Michael Johnson's quick reaction to his stroke was a big reason for his stellar recovery.
Helping Southeast Asians get healthier and feel at home in America
May 6, 2019
Since arriving in Massachusetts from Vietnam in 1975, Anh Vu Sawyer has helped thousands of Southeast Asian refugees, immigrants and long-term residents understand the risks for heart disease and stroke.
Regular low-level radiation exposure raises high blood pressure risk
May 3, 2019
Prolonged exposure to low-dose radiation increases risk of high blood pressure, says a new study that looked at Russian workers at a nuclear plant.
Should you be worried about blood-hungry 'kissing bugs'?
May 3, 2019
"Kissing bugs" are found in the U.S., sometimes transmitting an infection that can lead to heart disease many years later. How worried should we be?
A stroke at 31. An aneurysm at 35. At 39 – tennis, anyone?
May 2, 2019
Nobody knows exactly what caused Ira Goodman's cardiovascular problems, but it's given him firsthand experience with life-threatening conditions.
The often-overlooked connection between sleep troubles and stroke
May 2, 2019
A new report examines the impact sleep apnea and other sleep problems have on stroke recovery and recurrence.
John Singleton's fatal stroke spotlights black Americans' hypertension risk
May 1, 2019
Oscar-nominated director John Singleton died at age 51. Like many black Americans, he suffered from high blood pressure.
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