Standing at a church pulpit, a blood vessel burst in her brain
May 1, 2020
A quick response by the congregation helped to save Deborah Brown’s life after she had a type of bleeding stroke.
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Video doctor visits gain ground during coronavirus pandemic
Mar 31, 2020
Telehealth replaces in-person visits during COVID-19 public health crisis.
Health emergency? Don't hesitate to get help
Mar 30, 2020
The coronavirus shouldn’t keep people from seeking help from the emergency room, doctors say.
What heart patients should know about the coronavirus
Mar 24, 2020
As the coronavirus spreads, people with cardiovascular issues should pay extra attention, experts say.
Unexplained heart failure at 24 leads to transplant
Mar 11, 2020
Trent Paul Arnold found himself getting easily tired and winded. Doctors diagnosed the 24-year-old with heart failure. Soon he needed a lifesaving transplant.
People with implanted heart pumps may have higher suicide risk
Mar 10, 2020
Heart failure patients with left ventricular assist devices might face a considerable suicide risk, a French study suggests.
Stroke at 39 left college professor unable to speak
Mar 2, 2020
Nearly fully recovered from a stroke that robbed her of her ability to speak, Sherry Pinkstaff uses her voice to raise awareness.
After heart attack, mini-stroke and stroke, survivor has some advice
Feb 26, 2020
A North Carolina man's brushes with catastrophe give him a message to share with others.
Legacy of discrimination reflected in health inequality
Feb 25, 2020
Most people can rattle off heart disease risk factors like hypertension and obesity. But for African Americans, discrimination needs to be on that list.
Swings in daily temperature may affect stroke severity
Feb 19, 2020
Strokes become more severe as the daily temperature fluctuates, a South Korean study suggests.