Blood vessel harm seen with several vaping products, rat study shows
Aug 23, 2021
Researchers who tested several e-cigarette products in rats say they affected blood vessel function like traditional cigarettes.
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After three strokes, he 'overheard' the grim prognosis and fought back
Aug 20, 2021
A doctor told Mark Davis' wife that her husband had locked-in syndrome and would never walk or talk again. Within three days, he moved a finger. In less than a year, he was back at work.
Genetic testing in children for heart disorders should be family-centered, include counseling
Aug 20, 2021
As genetic testing for cardiovascular disorders gains momentum, a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association offers guidance for how and when it should be done in children.
Caution, more education needed on opioid use in people with heart disease, stroke
Aug 19, 2021
Tackling the opioid epidemic will require educating doctors about alternative pain medicines and training bystanders in how to respond to an overdose, according to a new advisory.
Got some free time? To avoid a stroke, younger adults shouldn't spend it this way
Aug 19, 2021
Little physical activity combined with too much sedentary time after work may spell trouble for people under 60, a new study shows.
New genetic tech can fight inherited heart disease – and families can, too
Aug 18, 2021
Genomic advances are changing how doctors spot inherited heart conditions, but the power of family remains an important tool.
Kids who snore could be at risk for blood pressure, heart problems
Aug 18, 2021
Obstructive sleep apnea may lead to higher blood pressure and other heart-related problems in children and adolescents, according to an American Heart Association report that calls for sleep tests in children at risk.
Son's scary heart defect led couple to help other parents
Aug 17, 2021
Linda and Clint Pilkinton learned at 16 weeks their baby boy had a serious heart defect. Now, Luke is 3 and healthy.
Healthy hearts and brains get their start in childhood
Aug 16, 2021
Efforts to thwart cognitive decline often start in midlife. But a growing body of research shows it should start decades sooner – in childhood.
Customized drinks have gone viral – and may be a recipe for disaster
Aug 13, 2021
Think twice before ordering "secret menu" coffee drinks or juice blends with extra pumps of syrup or other unhealthy ingredients.
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