Foraging for food connects you to nature – but do your homework before you eat
Dec 2, 2021
Fresh-picked plants can add a host of health benefits – and flavor – to any diet, but be sure what you're eating is meant for human consumption.
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Hispanic adults may be more likely to get amputations for this blood vessel disease
Dec 1, 2021
Hispanic people hospitalized for peripheral artery disease may be more likely to undergo amputations than their white peers who are not Hispanic, according to new research that points to the need for greater awareness of the disease.
Major life events could mean less physical activity – leading to poorer heart health
Dec 1, 2021
An analysis of research finds some of life's major milestones and transitions could be linked to more sedentary behaviors, which may lead to worse heart health, a new scientific statement says.
Massive heart attack puts 52-year-old on path to better health
Nov 30, 2021
With his daughter as inspiration, Michael Capalbo is working out daily and posting his healthy meals online to inspire others.
Irregular heartbeat risk linked to frequent alcohol use in people under 40
Nov 30, 2021
Moderate to heavy drinking over an extended period may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in adults under 40, according to a new study from South Korea.
Former NFL players with lots of concussions may have higher stroke risk
Nov 29, 2021
The odds of having a stroke are much higher for former NFL players with 10 or more concussions, a new study suggests.
Despite serious diagnosis before birth, fourth grader sings show tunes, plays piano and softball
Nov 24, 2021
An ultrasound in rural Kansas led to several difficult diagnoses before Maizy Ferrell was born. Open-heart surgery in her early days set her on a path to an active life.
Pulmonary embolism is common and can be deadly, but few know the signs
Nov 23, 2021
Knowing the symptoms of pulmonary embolism, which was blamed in the death of NPR books editor Petra Mayer, could protect you, experts say.
Is turkey healthy for you? Read this before you gobble any
Nov 23, 2021
The word on the bird is that turkey can be a healthy part of a holiday meal. But watch out for the skin.
What are the links between COVID-19, brain harm and dementia risk?
Nov 22, 2021
As evidence mounts that COVID-19 causes neurological harm, scientists double down on research to find out why – and whether it could lead to a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
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