Link between depression and heart disease cuts both ways
May 25, 2021
Depression doubles the risk of premature death in people with heart disease. Experts urge treatment to safeguard mental health.
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Woman's frozen face, garbled speech during Zoom call were signs of a stroke
May 25, 2021
A weekly Zoom call became a social lifeline during the pandemic. It also helped save Dorothy Farris' life.
Depression and anxiety linked to lower levels of heart health in young adults
May 24, 2021
People between the ages of 18 and 34 with depression or anxiety may be more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease, new research finds.
Quickly finding – and treating – the cause of a stroke may prevent more
May 24, 2021
New guidelines call for tests to identify the cause of a stroke or mini-stroke within 48 hours so tailored treatments can prevent additional strokes.
Kids with sleep apnea into teen years could develop high blood pressure
May 21, 2021
Children who don't outgrow obstructive sleep apnea are nearly three times more likely to develop high blood pressure as adolescents, a long-term study says.
Discrimination may change heart structure in Hispanic adults
May 21, 2021
Hispanic Americans who experience discrimination may be more likely to have a higher left atrial volume index, a measure linked with cardiovascular disease, new research shows.
Exercising in short bursts may be as good for longevity as doing it all at once
May 21, 2021
The more steps you take throughout the day, the longer you might live, new research shows.
Stressful presidential elections may impact heart health
May 20, 2021
Stress related to the 2016 U.S. presidential election may have worsened high blood pressure and increased irregular heart rhythms in people with underlying heart conditions, two studies suggest.
Black people in rural areas more likely than white people to die from diabetes, high blood pressure
May 20, 2021
Racial disparities for deaths from diabetes and high blood pressure improved substantially in urban areas but minimally in rural areas, according to a new study.
A baby's gut bacteria may predict future obesity
May 20, 2021
A new study of microbes in a baby's gut suggests levels of some bacteria may predict whether a child will develop overweight or obesity.
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