Congenital heart defect rates may be much higher than once thought
Aug 26, 2024
A new analysis of one state's broad health insurance claims data suggests the number of children born with heart defects may be higher than previously believed.
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How the war against rheumatic heart disease was – and wasn't – won
Aug 23, 2024
Rheumatic fever is no longer "childhood's greatest enemy" in the United States. But the problem isn't history.
Lessons in healthy eating from a school nutrition manager
Aug 22, 2024
It's Barbara O'Connor's job to make sure the children at her Georgia middle school have healthy options for breakfast and lunch each day. At home, she does the same for her own family.
9 weeks after giving birth, former Chicago Bulls dancer had a stroke
Aug 21, 2024
Former Chicago Luvabull Natalie Poli discovered her congenital heart defect after having a transient ischemic attack at 29.
American Indian adults may face higher rates of heart failure
Aug 21, 2024
The incidence of heart failure in a new study of American Indian adults was two to three times higher than other studies have found in Black, Hispanic and white adults.
There's no reason to avoid seed oils and plenty of reasons to eat them
Aug 20, 2024
Some social media nutrition gurus claim seed oils are harmful. But the science says otherwise.
Family, faith and therapy helped her recover from cardiac arrest, triple bypass and stroke
Aug 19, 2024
Staying in shape prior to surgery gave Linda Griffin more strength to weather the ups and downs.
¿Vas para la universidad? Haz todo lo posible por tu salud
Aug 16, 2024
El primer año de universidad a menudo significa asumir por primera vez la responsabilidad por tu propia salud. Estos son consejos para hacer esa transición.
Going away to school? Give your health the ol' college try
Aug 16, 2024
The first year of college often means taking on responsibility for your own health for the first time. Here's advice on making that transition.
Rare heart condition ended her marathon training. Now she aims to run even farther.
Aug 15, 2024
Hiba Jelahej was in the middle of marathon training when doctors discovered a rare heart defect. Despite medical challenges along the way, she's determined to run long distances again.
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