THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — As an aspiring nurse working in an emergency room, Stacy Beckly decided to get some advice about pain she was having on the left side of her chest. Although tests showed no problems, something felt strange. Doctors said it could beContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Black women who are exposed to certain forms of racism may be more likely to develop heart disease, researchers say. Specifically, Black women who said they faced discrimination in employment, housing and in their interactions with the police were 26% more likely toContinue Reading
THURSDAY, March 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new study links high blood pressure during pregnancy with cognitive issues later in life, adding to known risks such as stroke and heart disease. Women with preeclampsia — high blood pressure during pregnancy that may be accompanied by kidney or other organContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Members of Black churches in New Orleans who believe religion plays an important role in their health may be more likely to eat fruits and vegetables, be physically active and have confidence asking questions of health care providers than their peersContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — After a heart attack, home rehab can literally be a lifesaver, a new study finds. Taking part in a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program lowered the risk of dying from heart complications by 36% within four years, compared with patients who were not inContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Much is known about the heart-health benefits of adopting a Mediterranean-style diet, with its heavy focus on whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish and healthy oils. But what about the rest of the Mediterranean lifestyle? Short of lounging on the beaches ofContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Twenty percent of folks who are at high risk for heart disease refuse statins that could help prevent it, researchers report. They found that women were about 20% more likely than men to decline statin drugs when they were first recommended and aboutContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Actor Tom Sizemore, who suffered a brain aneurysm last week, remains in critical condition and doctors have told the family there is “no further hope.” Quoting Sizemore’s manager, CBS News reported that doctors have recommended his family make an end-of-life decision. “The familyContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sen. John Fetterman will continue to be away from the U.S. Senate for several weeks but he is on the “path to recovery,” his spokesman said Monday. The senator is being treated for clinical depression at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center afterContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If it’s good for your heart, it’s good for your brain, too. This is the main message from a new study showing that seven heart-healthy habits can lower your chances of developing dementia down the road. This list includes being active, eating better,Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — An artificial sweetener commonly used in processed foods could be increasing people’s risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study argues. Erythritol is a natural sugar alcohol found in many vegetables and fruit. Even the human body produces small amounts of erythritol.Continue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that smoking weed is far from benign: Toking every day might raise your odds of heart disease. The increased risk is not insignificant. Daily marijuana users are about one-third more likely to develop coronary artery disease, compared with people whoContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Folks who have trouble falling or staying asleep may be more likely to have a heart attack. This is the main takeaway from new research linking insomnia to heart woes. Specifically, people with insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attackContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 27, 2023 (American Heart Association News) — Mark Wangrin and his wife, Barbara, put on their athletic gear and drove to their Austin, Texas, fitness center for an early morning Sunday workout. Mark hopped on treadmill No. 1. Barbara climbed onto a nearby rower. Then she switched toContinue Reading