Mobile stroke units might be the answer to quicker treatment
Dec 4, 2019
Specially outfitted vehicles with lifesaving equipment can provide care to stroke patients faster, according to a new study.
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Vegan diet may decrease heart disease, stroke risk in African Americans
Dec 3, 2019
African Americans who followed a vegan diet for five weeks saw their cholesterol and blood pressure decrease, reducing their risk for cardiovascular disease.
Could mammograms screen for heart disease?
Dec 2, 2019
A routine screening test for breast cancer might also highlight heart risk.
Avoiding the flu: Strategies beyond getting a shot and washing your hands
Nov 27, 2019
Flu shots and hand-washing are important to avoid getting sick in the winter. But there are more tactics for staying healthy during cold and flu season.
Deportation worries may increase high blood pressure risk
Nov 27, 2019
Fears over deportation could lead to long-term health effects, according to a study in women from Mexico.
Evitar la influenza: estrategias que van más allá de vacunarse y lavarse las manos
Nov 27, 2019
Las vacunas contra la influenza y la lavada de manos son importantes para evitar enfermarse en invierno. Pero hay más tácticas para mantenerse saludable durante la temporada de frío y gripe.
Blood clots, uncontrolled bleeding and a stroke – all after giving birth
Nov 26, 2019
Faith, hope and family helped Amanda Moreland heal after the Jacksonville mom was diagnosed with a rare blood condition and developed a blood clot in her brain.
For better or for worse, your heart health and your spouse's may overlap
Nov 26, 2019
A study looks at how couples' heart health can be in sync, with an eye toward finding ways to make everyone healthier.
Sweet potatoes are a holiday dish to be thankful for
Nov 25, 2019
Sweet potatoes are a healthy choice as a holiday side, thanks to their sweet taste, high fiber and abundant vitamin A.
Regular fasting could lead to longer, healthier life
Nov 25, 2019
Routine fasting is associated with longer life span and lower rates of heart failure, according to two new studies.
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