Research opens new avenues to reduce foot, toe amputations
Feb 20, 2020
People at risk for amputations might be better identified and treated if microvascular conditions such as retinopathy are taken into account.
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Domestic abuse may do long-term damage to women's health
Feb 17, 2020
Women who experience domestic abuse may be more likely to develop heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes, a new study shows.
Diabetes, Alzheimer's together might increase stroke severity
Feb 17, 2020
Hemorrhagic strokes – the deadliest and hardest to treat – were more severe in people with both diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests.
Meet 'Model 2' Christina, the happier, healthier version
Dec 9, 2019
A triple bypass at 43 spurred Dallas teacher Christina Herrera to overhaul her life. Although she misses some of her favorite foods, 'I like the new me.'
Stroke death rate increasing for middle-aged Americans
Nov 7, 2019
Despite national data showing a decrease in stroke mortality, stroke deaths for middle-aged Americans are rising in more than half of all U.S. counties.
Sleeping less than 6 hours may raise risk of cancer, even death
Oct 2, 2019
Adults with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke who don't get at least six hours of sleep a night face serious health risks, new research suggests.
These diets helped women with diabetes cut heart attack, stroke risk
Sep 19, 2019
Cardiovascular disease is a serious threat to women who have diabetes, but diets like Mediterranean and DASH could help them, new research shows.
A taco salad that's perfect for a Labor Day picnic
Aug 23, 2019
This taco salad all rolled up into a nostalgic glass container is a picnic-friendly dish for Labor Day.
Researchers examine dangerous combination of diabetes, heart failure among Asians
Aug 21, 2019
Diabetes and heart failure can cause structural changes in the heart and increase the risk of death, a study in Asian people shows.
'Surprising' lack of progress on heart disease in younger adults, especially in women
Jul 8, 2019
After decades of declining cardiovascular disease rates, a new study shows the trend is reversing among younger people, and especially women.