Why the world of LGBTQ health doesn't fit under a single label
Jun 14, 2022
Though issues such as discrimination unify everyone under the LGBTQ umbrella, it's important to acknowledge the differing health challenges, experts say.
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Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults less likely to receive mental health services despite growing need
May 25, 2022
Pandemic-related stress and hate crimes against Asian American adults have increased the need for mental health services, experts say.
The severity of depressive symptoms over time may help predict stroke risk
May 23, 2022
People with repeatedly high depressive symptoms may have a higher risk of stroke, according to new research.
Updated guidelines rethink care for people with bleeding stroke
May 17, 2022
Intracerebral hemorrhage is a less common but dangerous type of stroke. New guidelines say some treatments previously considered standard are not necessary.
What expectant moms need to know about mental health during and after pregnancy
May 9, 2022
Anxiety and depression – more common in women than men – also are common during and immediately after pregnancy. But they often go undiagnosed and untreated, increasing the risks for heart and other health problems later.
The healing power of music for stroke survivors
May 4, 2022
People who have strokes sometimes lose the ability to speak, a condition called aphasia. But many can still sing, and it can be an important part of recovery, as can other types of music therapy.
5 ways to support, relieve and remember moms on Mother's Day
May 3, 2022
The pandemic made the difficult job of being a mom even harder, but there are ways for everyone to support them this Mother's Day.
Opioid prescriptions after heart device procedures down slightly
May 2, 2022
Federal guidelines designed to curb overprescribing of opioids resulted in a modest reduction in their use among people receiving heart device implants, new research shows.
COVID-19 led to heart problem that put teen in a wheelchair for 3 months
Apr 26, 2022
After a mild case of COVID-19, a Kansas teenager kept fainting. She'd developed a condition called POTS and then couldn't walk for several months.
The challenges of studying marijuana's effects on the heart and brain
Apr 20, 2022
Though studied for decades, many of marijuana's effects on heart and brain health remain unclear. Researchers say that's because it's not one substance but many, used in different ways by different groups of people.