5 questions to ask before sharing health stories on social media
Oct 14, 2022
As medical misinformation escalates, experts say it's important to check facts and vet sources before posting health stories on social media.
Heart and Stroke News
Stories about people, science and health, from American Heart Association News
She was working out at the gym when her heart stopped
Oct 13, 2022
Nicole Tetreault of Alpharetta, Georgia, survived a cardiac arrest thanks to fast-acting bystanders trained in CPR and firefighters who arrived quickly.
How job burnout can hurt your health – and what to do about it
Oct 12, 2022
Work burnout has increased during the pandemic and is a leading cause of stress, which can lead to health problems. Here's what to look for, and what to do about it.
11-year-old heart defect survivor is living life wholeheartedly
Oct 11, 2022
Karlee Rose Naglieri was born with multiple heart defects and other health issues. Today, the 11-year-old is a competitive dancer who lives life to the fullest.
Clearing up questions on whether tofu is healthy
Oct 10, 2022
The soy-based food has a confusing reputation, but experts say tofu can be adaptable and good for you, too.
He ran a 10K, went into heart failure and got a new heart – all in a few weeks
Oct 6, 2022
A rare condition called giant cell myocarditis caused Arthur Vaughn's heart to fail. He's since started a health-focused group for Black men and has devoted his life to helping others.
Abuse, neglect in childhood may increase heart failure risk as an adult
Oct 5, 2022
Childhood trauma may raise the risk of heart failure later in life regardless of a person's genetic risk, according to a new study.
Heart risk factors, not heart disease itself, may increase odds of COVID-19 death
Oct 4, 2022
A new study helps clarify the connections between pre-existing heart disease and death from COVID-19.
At 21, her college graduation and a stroke happened on the same day
Oct 3, 2022
Soon after walking off the stage to receive her diploma, Marissa Fattore of Vero Beach, Florida, collapsed. Now, she advocates for stroke awareness and a healthy lifestyle.
After a jump in maternal mortality for Hispanic women, a search for answers
Sep 30, 2022
In 2020, the maternal death rate for Hispanic women rose sharply. The reasons aren't yet clear, but the pandemic had direct and indirect effects.
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