May 13, 2021
With a COVID-19 vaccine now available for kids as young as 12, it's a good time for parents to listen to their children's concerns – and talk about safety, social media and more.
May 12, 2021
High blood pressure, or hypertension, can sneak up on you without symptoms, but simple actions can prevent long-term threats to your brain and more.
May 11, 2021
In her 40s, Stephanie Gerding had two strokes after busy back-to-back work trips. Through goal-setting and support from her family, she learned to walk again.
May 11, 2021
History lessons related to race and racism, community immersion and more should be part of medical training, according to a new report from two of the nation's leading health organizations.
May 10, 2021
COVID-19-related heart complications are uncommon in college athletes, who can return to sports when they recover from infection, according to a small study.
May 10, 2021
A new study encompassing more than 2 million women over 40 years suggests women who deliver babies prematurely face an increased risk of stroke for decades to come.
May 7, 2021
After nursing his father back to health following back surgery, Tim Connery had a stroke that flipped the script on their relationship.
May 7, 2021
Social isolation, which grew during the pandemic, is a risk factor for poor heart and brain health. Experts say it's important to help older family members and friends find ways to stay connected.
May 5, 2021
Most strokes can be prevented by making lifestyle changes, such as moving more, eating a healthier diet and keeping blood pressure under control.
May 3, 2021
Executive admits she wasn't a good patient before her stroke. Now she advises others to know and control their blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.
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