Blood clot risk remains elevated nearly a year after COVID-19
Sep 19, 2022
People who had COVID-19 early in the pandemic had a heightened risk of clots up to 49 weeks later, according to a large study from England and Wales.
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Many older adults may not get the intensive blood pressure treatment they need
Sep 16, 2022
Fewer than 30% of older adults who need more aggressive treatment for hypertension actually get it, new research shows.
Dad's stroke at 49 inspired daughters to help patients
Sep 15, 2022
After Jose Rosales Campos of Calexico, California, had a stroke, his family felt the repercussions for years to come.
Breathing polluted air may trigger skipped heartbeats in otherwise healthy teens
Sep 14, 2022
Within two hours of breathing polluted air, teens in central Pennsylvania experienced irregular heartbeats, a new study found.
People with rheumatoid arthritis, other autoimmune diseases may face greater risks after heart attack
Sep 14, 2022
After a heart attack, people with autoimmune disease are more likely to die or have other heart problems than those without an autoimmune condition, a new study shows.
She had a stroke during a video call with her congressional representative
Sep 13, 2022
Ann Walters Tillery of Nebraska had a hemorrhagic stroke during a video call as she advocated for Alzheimer's disease research funding.
Self-care is not self-indulgent, and you can start now with these tips
Sep 12, 2022
Everyone needs to maintain good physical and mental health and should make doing so a priority, experts say. Here's their advice for self-care.
Where you live may impact how likely you are to take your blood pressure meds
Sep 9, 2022
People in large urban areas may be less likely to take medications prescribed for high blood pressure than those who live in rural areas, preliminary research suggests.
She tried to forget her stroke. Now, she's putting it into words.
Sep 9, 2022
It took a decade for Beth Bonness of Portland, Oregon, to accept the stroke she had at 49. Today, she raises stroke awareness through her writing.
Her research is getting worldwide attention. But for now, she needs to finish high school.
Sep 8, 2022
Maria Balhara, 16, of South Florida will be presenting her work on teen eating habits at a major scientific conference.
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