Do NFL players' hearts take a hit from football?
Sep 4, 2019
While the emphasis has been on brain injuries, studies are looking at cardiovascular risks among current and former pro football players.
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Meth and heart disease: A deadly crisis we don't fully fathom, report says
Aug 21, 2019
Methamphetamine has potentially fatal long-term effects, but researchers say the public's knowledge hasn't kept up with the problem's scope.
A mineral, a metal and a deadly pregnancy condition
Aug 20, 2019
A study links manganese levels in the blood to a lower risk of preeclampsia while high levels of cadmium had the opposite connection.
Rising blood pressure puts women at greater stroke risk than men
Aug 13, 2019
As hypertension grows more severe, a woman's risk of having a stroke increases more than a man's, suggesting a need for sex-specific guidelines blood pressure control.
Here's why stroke survivors need to pay attention to bone health
Aug 9, 2019
Osteoporosis and the danger of fractures may not be on everyone's list of stroke consequences, but they should be.
Stare at your phone, see your blood pressure? It could happen
Aug 6, 2019
A study shows high-tech video selfies can produce accurate readings, although work lies ahead.
Pulse waves may detect problems missed by blood pressure readings
Jul 29, 2019
A simple wrist measurement could reveal circulatory issues in menopausal women, preliminary research says.
Early in pregnancy may be a prime time to promote heart health
Jul 23, 2019
Women who achieve good cardiovascular health early in pregnancy reap heart-healthy benefits for many years to follow.
With help, a boy's dreams of flight get to soar despite his heart issues
Jul 22, 2019
Envoy Air gives a lift to a Montana 8-year-old whose family is counting on a breakthrough that would put his future up in the air – which is just where he wants it.
A study of fainting astronauts could provide help for the earthbound, too
Jul 19, 2019
Regular workouts and an IV on landing seem to solve a vexing problem with space travel.