AP: Luke Perry, heartthrob on '90210,' dies at 52 after stroke
Mar 7, 2019
Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay on "Beverly Hills, 90210," died this week after a massive stroke.
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Belly fat raises risk of heart disease, stroke in older women despite normal BMI
Mar 7, 2019
Are you an "apple" or a "pear"? The answer can mean a big difference in heart disease risk for women after menopause.
Top CEOs offer strategies to improve workplace mental health
Mar 5, 2019
The American Heart Association has joined with more than 40 top CEOs to issue a roadmap for improving mental health in the workplace.
The heart isn't particularly vulnerable to cancer – and here's why
Feb 25, 2019
Cancer is the nation's No. 2 cause of death. So why don't more people get heart cancer?
Why are black women at such high risk of dying from pregnancy complications?
Feb 20, 2019
Black women are up to four times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related complications.
Diabetes still a dangerous condition in era of modern medicine
Feb 19, 2019
Despite medical advances, having diabetes is still linked to a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases, new research shows.
Pregnancy may increase risk of deadliest type of stroke
Feb 8, 2019
The risk of bleeding in the brain is higher among women who are pregnant or postpartum, a new study finds.
After stroke, anxiety is common in women
Feb 7, 2019
Anxiety after a stroke is more common among women and those who are single, divorced or widowed, a new study finds.
Fluctuating blood pressure after stroke could mean higher risk of death
Feb 6, 2019
Fluctuating blood pressure after a stroke is associated with higher risk of death, according to a new study.
High blood pressure tops list of factors contributing to stroke in young adults
Feb 5, 2019
A new study suggests screening younger adults now for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors may help prevent stroke later.