Opioid prescriptions after heart device procedures down slightly
May 2, 2022
Federal guidelines designed to curb overprescribing of opioids resulted in a modest reduction in their use among people receiving heart device implants, new research shows.
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COVID-19 led to heart problem that put teen in a wheelchair for 3 months
Apr 26, 2022
After a mild case of COVID-19, a Kansas teenager kept fainting. She'd developed a condition called POTS and then couldn't walk for several months.
The challenges of studying marijuana's effects on the heart and brain
Apr 20, 2022
Though studied for decades, many of marijuana's effects on heart and brain health remain unclear. Researchers say that's because it's not one substance but many, used in different ways by different groups of people.
12-year-old's stroke revealed an undiagnosed congenital condition
Apr 8, 2022
Trenden Johnston of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, was waiting for his mom to bring home dinner when he suddenly vomited and lost feeling on his left side.
After COVID-19, experts say watch for these potential heart and brain problems
Mar 31, 2022
So you've had COVID-19? Here's what to watch for – and what you can do – when it comes to heart and brain health.
How to boost your mood through food
Mar 30, 2022
Comfort foods may make people feel better in the short term, but they lower mood over time. To lift your spirits, here's what to reach for instead.
Pre-existing disabilities, dementia can interfere with stroke diagnosis and treatment
Mar 28, 2022
People with a disability or dementia may not be getting appropriate treatment for a stroke, according to a new report that reviewed current research.
Stroke tied to higher risk for depression and other mood disorders
Mar 23, 2022
Stroke survivors may have a higher risk of developing a mood disorder than both heart attack survivors and the general population, according to new research.
Serious mental illnesses tied to higher risk for heart attack and stroke
Mar 9, 2022
People diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorders may be at higher risk for cardiovascular disease than those with no mental illnesses, new research shows.
Historic Black church and its nonprofit focus on faith, body and mind
Mar 8, 2022
With sermons, home visits and health initiatives, the 600-family congregation at Shiloh Baptist Church in Trenton, New Jersey, works through its nonprofit development corporation to address its community's spiritual, physical and mental health.