Health conditions a dentist might find that have nothing to do with your teeth
Aug 11, 2022
Dentists can spot clues for conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes – both important risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
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When her smartwatch indicated she might be in AFib, she thought it was a mistake
Aug 10, 2022
Megan Buchholz of Chesapeake, Virginia, woke up to notifications about an irregular heart rhythm. Although she felt fine, she went to the hospital just in case.
What's new this year for school lunches?
Aug 9, 2022
Recent changes to school meals will affect millions of students. Here's what to know, and how you can help your child eat well.
Is caffeine a friend or foe?
Aug 8, 2022
Caffeine can provide some health benefits, but too much can do harm, according to the research.
63 years ago, she had pioneering open-heart surgery at age 4
Aug 5, 2022
In 1959, Susan Mangini was one of the first children ever to undergo open-heart surgery to correct her pair of congenital heart defects.
Social isolation, loneliness can damage heart and brain health, report says
Aug 4, 2022
Social isolation and loneliness may increase the risk of having or dying from a heart attack or stroke, according to a new report summarizing research on the topic.
What parents can do to protect kids from heart disease
Aug 4, 2022
Risk factors for heart disease are easier to prevent than they are to reverse, which means parents who want to protect their kids' hearts should start now.
Are you taking blood pressure in both arms? You should, study finds
Aug 3, 2022
Measuring blood pressure in both arms and using the higher reading is a more accurate way to diagnose hypertension and assess cardiovascular risk, a new study suggests.
Born with a heart defect, 13-year-old now thrives at dance
Aug 2, 2022
Anthony Lydon of Pennsylvania had three operations and has a pacemaker. He's proof to others born with a compromised heart that they can still lead active lives.
Chemicals produced in the gut after eating red meat may contribute to heart disease risk
Aug 1, 2022
Chemicals made by gut microbes in the digestive tract after eating red meat may contribute to the higher cardiovascular risk associated with eating these foods, new research suggests.
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