She was 28 and went into cardiac arrest at work. CPR and an AED saved her life.
Apr 7, 2023
Doctors don't know why Heather Baker went into cardiac arrest at 28, but they do know CPR and an AED saved her life.
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How the food culture of Puerto Rico shaped this nutrition expert
Apr 6, 2023
Harvard nutrition associate professor Josiemer Mattei talks about being pescatarian, how the foods of Puerto Rico shaped her – and what motivates her meal choices.
Discrimination linked to higher risk of death, particularly from cardiovascular disease
Apr 5, 2023
Experiencing discrimination may increase the chance of dying, especially from cardiovascular-related causes, according to a new study that followed participants for nearly two decades.
Mom of 2 young boys was waiting for pizza when her heart stopped
Apr 5, 2023
When LaNysha Adams went into cardiac arrest at home, her husband called 911 and performed CPR. She survived, and was soon diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy.
What's up with carrots? Let's root out the truth
Apr 4, 2023
Vitamin A tops the list of reasons to love carrots, but colorful varieties provide their own reasons to care.
Families need good communication following a sudden cardiac death
Apr 4, 2023
The sudden cardiac death of a loved one can be confusing. A new study suggests communication about a cause can help family members decide whether to seek genetic testing for their own risks.
Blood vessels – not just brain cells – can affect brain health, new report finds
Apr 3, 2023
Brain health experts look at what's known about the link between blood vessels, dementia and other brain disorders in a new science report.
Explaining cardiovascular risk disparities among young people with Type 1 diabetes
Mar 30, 2023
Black and Hispanic children with Type 1 diabetes develop stiff arteries – an early sign of cardiovascular disease – at a higher rate than their white peers, new research finds.
Missouri man turns heart disease diagnosis into public service message
Mar 29, 2023
Coronary artery disease and throat cancer inspired Don Young's anti-smoking campaign and lifestyle change.
Irregular sleep schedule linked to high blood pressure
Mar 28, 2023
It's not just how long people sleep, but how well they stick to a regular sleep schedule that affects their hypertension risk, new research suggests.
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